before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
diaper; nappy; (arch.) swaddling clothes; (arch.) loincloth
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to watch over; to watch attentively
time; season; period; phase; stage
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
rope; cord; policeman's rope
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to cause someone to worry
imagination; supposition; guess
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
buzzer; personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
wedded life; married life
due form; official; formality
either way; in any case; one way or another
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
document; official papers
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
living by oneself; living alone
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
coexistence; living together
nursing; care; caregiving; caring
to some extent; to a certain extent
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters