to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
pregnancy; conception; gestation
to discuss; to talk together
summer vacation; summer holidays
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
long ago; a long time ago; already
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
to constrict one's chest; to wring one's heart; to wrench one's heart
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
security; stability; safety; peace
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
one's family; family member
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.