promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to shake; to sway; to waver
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
invitation; introduction; temptation
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
proposal; proposition; suggestion
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
special; particular; peculiar; unique
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
to be conspicuous; to stand out
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
setting off (on a trip); departure
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
emotional scars; mental trauma
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty