expression of love; showing love
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
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
purple smoke; tobacco smoke
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
novelization; turning into a novel
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
to become an adult woman; to come of age; to lose one's virginity (of a woman); to become sexually active
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
to keep away; to keep at a distance
barbarian tribe; savage tribe
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
fear; dread; fright; terror; trepidation; panic
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
what kind of business; what sort of matter
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
within; inside of; less than
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
no, not like that (but like this)
(weather) front; front line; the front; battlefront