outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
marriage due to unintended pregnancy; shotgun wedding
childcare leave; leave taken after the compulsory maternity leave
man who enjoys child rearing
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
padded sleeveless kimono jacket; Japanese vest
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to dye; to colour; to color
leaving one's own house (e.g. when going to war); departure; setting out; starting a new life; starting life anew
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded