to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to ascend; to go up; to climb
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
bloodthirsty killer; cold-blooded murderer; homicidal maniac
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
standing signboard; billboard; hoarding
triangle; triangular shape
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly; less and less
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to reserve (for exclusive use); to charter; to book; to lend out completely; to lend out all of (something)
(overnight) stay; lodging
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
pigtails; bunches; two ponytails; angel wings
wearing one's hair in braids
two at a time; two by two; in twos
living; lifestyle; living room
-clad; in the midst of; tenths (e.g. wholesale price, as tenths of retail price); times (i.e. multiplied by); able-to-seat (of a chair, etc.)
retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
facing south; southern exposure
double-glazed window; double window; storm window
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
kitchen with a small counter for eating, usu. allowing a view into the living and dining rooms
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
hotel charge; lodging expense
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
guest house; private home providing lodging for travelers; bed and breakfast; pension
important point; point to make note of
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
please sit down; please have a seat
science (natural sciences and related fields, incl. mathematics, engineering, medicine, etc.); faculties of science, engineering, medicine, etc. (at a university); science (as a school subject)
administration office; management office
for work; in a manner related to work