my personal (e.g. opinion)
marriage due to unintended pregnancy; shotgun wedding
to score points with (a person); to curry favor with (favour)
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
performing music in the street; busking
solo debut; debut as a solo artist
from outside; from the side
there being no backing out; gone too far to retreat
being interested in somebody (only) for sex
homa; Buddhist rite of burning wooden sticks to ask a deity for blessings
rare; uncommon; not often seen
vocal (performance); vocals; singing; vocalist; singer
metalwork; metalsmith; goldsmith
without preparation; off the cuff; unreserved; without restraint; beginning; start
personal handy-phone system; PHS; low-powered mobile network system developed in Japan and once popular in parts of Asia
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
to bear fruit; to take effect
stubborn (obstinate) father; pig-headed old man
mulberry field; mulberry plantation
nonchalantly; unconcernedly; casually
museum (esp. in memory of a person or event); memorial hall
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
adult video; porn video; pornographic video
unlimited viewing; watching as much as one likes
hard-to-overcome obstacle; high hurdle; (lit.) thick wall
major label debut (recording)
preparing for action or battle