special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
acting ability; talent as a performer
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
two (long cylindrical things)
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
star (cinema, sports, etc.); celebrity; star symbol; asterisk; (celestial) star
future (usually near); prospects
good prospects; full of hope; promising
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
it is not (like that) either
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
kabuki; Japanese classical drama
suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
I see; that's right; indeed