uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
subtracting points; deducting points; points deducted
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
start of a romance; beginning of love
right to know; right to access information
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
eldest child; oldest child; first child; eldest son; oldest son
trouble; quarrel; dispute
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
romance; love story; love affair; romantic relationship; romance
matter causing distress; something causing worry
writing implement; writing tool
writing down; taking notes; notes; writings; written examination; written test
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
question sheet; question paper
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
several sheets (flat objects)
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
count; earl; chief official of the Department of Worship (under the ritsuryō system); Brazil
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
merits; distinguished services
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
applied question; problem testing ability to apply theoretical knowledge; exercises
smoothly; easily; readily
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
to fight to the bitter end