to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
solitude; loneliness; isolation
to stray into; to lose one's way (and enter); to wander into
action; operation; effect; function
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
explanation; interpretation
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
another time; some other time
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
surroundings; environs; circumference
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
to get permission; to get approval; to get the go-ahead
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
good feeling; feeling good
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
literature; books (reference); document
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction