to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
it is I who should say so
funny story; funny anecdote
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to squeeze out; to wring out
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
talk about divorce or separation
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
sexy; popular; well-liked
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
schoolgirl; female student
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
this and that; various things
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
simultaneous; all at once