terrible twos (developmental stage in toddlers)
small, round cookie; small, round biscuit
maternity nerves; maternity neurosis
in vitro fertilization; in vitro fertilisation; IVF
legal competency; criminal responsibility; ability to fulfil one's responsibilities; full accountability
good wife and wise mother
pachinko parlor; pachinko hall
to perform in tune with each other; to get along well; to be in perfect harmony; to make a perfect pair (team, etc.)
Ebisu; god of fishing and commerce
child consultation center; children's welfare center
Tajima (former province located in the north of present-day Hyōgo Prefecture)
infant (below 1 year old); suckling baby
real image; real form; real-life image; true picture
(regular) customer; client; patron; clientele
engagement gift; (ceremonial) exchange of engagement gifts
having a medical examination; seeing a doctor
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
rehabilitation (in society)
fall; decline; string apron; ornamental cords hanging from the front of a sumo wrestler's belt; food offering to the gods; leftovers
crying (of an infant) at night; baby colic
prison officer; corrections officer; penal officer; prison guard; jailor; warder
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
laws and ordinances; acts (of parliament, congress, etc.)
my sympathies; that's too bad; my condolences
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
birthday party; birthday meet-up
railway crossing; railroad crossing; starting line; scratch; determination; stepping over the edge of the ring
beautiful woman; pretty girl; high-quality goods; special article