progress; being under way
matter for congratulation (wedding, pregnancy, birth, etc.); happy event
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to hinder; to obstruct; to adversely affect
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
offence; offense; hindrance
(sound effect for) collapsing; losing strength; slumping; losing balance
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
samurai; warrior; military family
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
(nature, etc.) observation diary
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
temporary absence from school
report; notification; registration
taking care of something by oneself; self-management
daddy's girl; daddy's boy
not in one's recollection; having no recollection (of); having no memory (of)
special delivery mail; express delivery post
fat; chubby; fatso; fatty; fat person
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard
opportunity; chance; good time (to do); trend; tendency; momentum
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
to walk with; to make someone tag along; to carry around (esp. a child); to carry about
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
mother's body (esp. when pregnant or after giving birth); parent body; parent organization; base
closing part of a balance sheet; balance of accounts
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
counter for choices, options, etc.
entry; approach; penetration