women appear the most beautiful when viewed from afar, in the dark, or when wearing a bamboo hat; seeing less is more
(wearing only) a pair of underpants
adapting for TV; television adaptation
growth stock; person with future promise
cancellation (of a flight or sea voyage)
ages; long time; decade; ten years (ago)
performing music in the street; busking
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
makizushi; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
from outside; from the side
(playing an) unpopular role; (taking on an) unpopular task
asking would be rude; tasteless question
mizu yōkan; soft adzuki-bean jelly
fourth year of elementary school; fourth year elementary school student
temple bell; hanging bell; funeral bell
being interested in somebody (only) for sex
dial (e.g. telephone, radio, clock, gauge)
vocal (performance); vocals; singing; vocalist; singer
metalwork; metalsmith; goldsmith
paper strip (around parcels, banknotes, etc.)
to break down due to overwork; to try so hard that the situation gets worse
personal handy-phone system; PHS; low-powered mobile network system developed in Japan and once popular in parts of Asia
heart and soul; all one's heart; all one's energy
matter for the court; (ending up as a) lawsuit; legal tussle; court fight
steamed bun with sesame oil and anko filling
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low