early on; earlier on; from early
group action; collective behavior; collective behaviour; acting as a group
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
to be performed (on the stage); to be in the limelight
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
counter for choices, options, etc.
overcrowding; crowded; congestion
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
chop (pro wrestling move); knifehand strike; chop (pork, lamb, etc.); chop (tennis); chop stroke
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
printout; (computer) printing
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to make merry and forget one's troubles; to do as one pleases
photograph of two people, usu. male and female; man and woman being alone together; phone dating service where a couple are randomly connected for a conversation
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
tool; implement; means; furniture
dressing room; green room; backstage; behind the scenes; the inside; inside affairs
best photograph; best shot
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind
photo in which its subject looks much more attractive than their usual self
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
photographer; photograph-taker; filmer; recorder
taking a picture secretly; taking a sneak shot; making a secret video recording; filming without someone's knowledge
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket