pure and innocent; immaculate
bridal night; first night; first watch of the night
(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to summon courage; to be brave
justification; rationalization
to address (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan"; to refer to (someone) without a title suffix
attaching the polite suffix "-san" to someone's name
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
certificate of merit; testimonial
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
circuit; cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle); cycle; loop
fast-talking; rapid talking
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
very bright red; deep red; extremely flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
co-sleeping; sleeping together
with a sudden rush; in a mad rush; all at once
must; should; will (surely); be bound to; will (do); shall
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
to be (deeply) moving; to pack an (emotional) punch; to be emotionally touching; to strike home; to strike a chord
guidance; lead; introduction; good offices; guide; primer
neat and clean; tidy; trim
in a drenched manner; moistly; affectionately; fondly; slowly; at ease
to burst (open); to break; to split
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
with a light thud; with a flop; with a (light) clap; suddenly (stop, come to an end, etc.)
heart sound; cardiac sound
thin, white ceremonial haori worn by miko
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
going to and fro; back and forth
feel; touch; texture; manner (with others)
shaking like a jelly; jellylike
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
light pink; pale pink; cherry blossom pink
projection; protrusion; lump; bulge
indifferently; paying no attention (to); taking no notice (of)