work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
to yearn for; to be in love with
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
leaving (a group, team, etc.)
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
desperately; for one's dear life
to run around; to bustle about; to busy oneself
actor; actress; player; performer
highest ever; record-high; highest on record
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
that; the matter in question
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
trivial; not amounting to much; not a big deal
hiding one's embarrassment
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
whole year; entire year; n-th year anniversary
ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma; figurehead; leader without real power
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
collection of short stories; collected short stories
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit