pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
single word; a few words; brief comment
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
quite a chore; not that easy; fairly difficult
spouse; wife; husband; partner
to be born; to come into the world
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
to make merry and forget one's troubles; to do as one pleases
going to and fro; back and forth
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
every person; every mouth; every entrance
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
child rearing; child raising; raising children; parenting
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
lolicon; sexual attraction to young girls; person attracted to young girls
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
how can (one) do something