family structure; family composition; family makeup
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
physical condition; state of health; shape
broiled eel (usu. mixed into rice)
sanitary-protection products (e.g. sanitary napkins, tampons); sanpro
pregnancy test kit; pregnancy test
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check; scan (e.g. MRI, PET); audit
positive (result); positive (attitude); cheerful; optimistic
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
weeping for joy; crying with happiness
stable period; period of stability; stable stage of pregnancy (i.e. 12th week and onwards, when risk of miscarriage decreases)
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
(growing) quickly (esp. children, plants); (developing) quickly; fast; rapidly
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
one's own child; one's own children
to have guts; to be unwavering in one's resolution
meddling (in); butting in; interference; poking one's nose into
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
mother's body (esp. when pregnant or after giving birth); parent body; parent organization; base
over-fond parent; doting parent
season (period in which regulated games are played); season (division of the year); season (of a TV show, etc.); season (for doing something, e.g. ski season, entrance examination season)
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
to mix; to stir; to blend