each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
before or since; neither before nor after; no other time in one's life; stressing a particular moment or event as being unique or most extreme
co-sleeping; sleeping together
paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
for many days; for several days
stepwise; one step at a time
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
curfew; lockdown; grounding
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
summer vacation; summer holiday
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
memorization power; ability to remember; (good) memory
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
love story; romance; love affair
charming; fascinating; attractive
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
special training; intensive training; crash course
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
role of the villain; the bad guy