suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
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
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
rising; ascending; climbing
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
three; three years of age
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
unexplored region; secluded region; place off the beaten track
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
large bathhouse with many different services; deluxe public bath
one's history as a performer
putting beneath other goods; being at the bottom of the pile; lowly position; bottom (of the ladder); obscurity
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
just because; even if; even though
vertically structured society; hierarchical society
(preliminary) meeting; face-to-face introduction; costarring; appearing together; match-up; pairing
although I say; although one might say; although called
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
recording (in a book, the minutes, etc.); printing; including; recording (audio or video)
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
both (people); the two of them
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
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.)
appointment; meeting (e.g. with a customer)
ability; capability; competence; skill
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching
communication skills; communication ability
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
exceptional; unusual; special; especially; exceptionally; unusually
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to live; to make a living; to get on with
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
to be on the same wavelength; to think alike; to get along
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
disliking people similar to oneself
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor