dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
pornographic photo book; erotic photo book; pornographic comic book; hentai comic book
coined word; coinage; neologism
still; even now; to this day
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
18 certificate; R-18; restricted to those 18 years or older
house hunting; searching an entire house; searching a house thoroughly
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
H; h; indecent; lewd; (having) sex; nth year in the Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
poison fang; sinister ways; crooked means; clutches
feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
good at storytelling; good at telling (funny) stories; having the gift of gab
oversupply (of goods, etc.); excessive supply
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
research and development; R&D
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
and (also); both ... and; as well as
guarantee of safety; ensuring safety
unparalleled in Japan and China and India
admission; (self-)acknowledgment; (self-)acknowledgement; self-identification
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
assistance payment; subsidiary aid
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.