to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
producer (film, TV, etc.)
to move forward; to move on
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
employment; starting work
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
one thin flat object; one sheet
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
you (plural); all of you; you all
to soar (esp. of spirits and gods)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
gender; distinction of sex; sex
transcendence; transcendency; transcendental; to transcend; to rise above
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
promotional photo (models, singers, etc.)
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
freedom; free; open; unrestricted
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth