instead of; replacing; on behalf of
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
treating someone like a child
how can (one) do something
at work; in the midst of work; working
to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
fall; sinking; surrender; capitulation
(in the) confusion (of the moment)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
suddenly lifting somebody's face by their chin (in a domineering yet romantic fashion)
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to look forward to something
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
drama; play; powerful drug
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
shhh! (sound used when getting someone to shut up); shoo! (sound used to drive animals away)
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full