one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
maternity leave; paternity leave
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
thereupon; shortly thereafter
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
somewhat below; slightly below
prevention; precaution; protection against
dietary fiber; dietary fibre
hijiki (dark edible seaweed usu. sold in dried black strips; Hizikia fusiformis)
supply; supplying; replenishment
easy delivery; easy childbirth; safe birth
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
lover; lady-killer; sexy guy
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
being left out; being ostracized
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
sick person; patient; invalid
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
chair; stool; post; office; position
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
that's too bad; too bad for you!
one sen; one-hundredth of a yen; small amount of money
will; testament; last request
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
nursing; care; caregiving; caring