official promotional photo of a musician, model, etc.
promotional photo (models, singers, etc.)
candid shot; unposed photo
self-timer; delayed-action (shutter release)
first day of summer (approx. May 6)
occupations dependent on public favor (favour)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
cheering song; supporters' song
flier; flyer; fryer; frier
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
gentle spring rain; thin noodles made from bean starch (or potato starch)
love ban; talent agency rule forbidding clients from getting involved in romantic relationships
large sketchbook used during TV filming to notify the cast of special stage direction, relay messages, etc.; cue card; crib sheet; cheat sheet
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
modern Japanese; current written style
Natsume Souseki (1867-1916)
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
vocal (performance); vocals; singing; vocalist; singer
humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; liberal arts
express home delivery service; express home delivery parcel (box, etc.)
holly olive (Osmanthus heterophyllus); false holly; holly; spotnape ponyfish (Leiognathus nuchalis)