to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
straight-laced person; stubborn person
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
whispering into a person's ear
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
to show through; to be hinted at; to peek through; to shine through
serious look (on one's face); straight face
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
don't worry about it; forget about it
attaching and detaching; putting on and removing
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
floatingly; driftingly; softly; gently; restlessly; uncertainly
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
not a chance; not likely; no way; oh no; yuck; eew
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
making out; necking; getting handsy; canoodling; being lovey-dovey; getting affectionate (with each other)
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish; horseradish (or any blend of wasabi and horseradish)
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
to feel at ease; to feel relaxed
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
after childbirth; postpartum
recovery after childbirth; growth (of a child)
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say