years gone by; earlier years; former years; the past
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
close; intimate; on good terms
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
elder sister; older female friend
older sister; elder sister
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
commercial (on radio, TV, etc.); advertisement; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial
(Japanese-style) living room
to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
happy family circle; sitting in a family circle and enjoying conversation; harmony in a family
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
method; way; manner; process; procedure; means
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)
fourwing evening primrose (Oenothera tetraptera); fragrant evening primrose (Oenothera stricta); large-flowered evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
(very) fortunate person; lucky fellow; fortune's favourite
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement