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entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image

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singing technique; way of singing

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whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless

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rust

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to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend

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lyric writer; lyricist; songwriter

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composer

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power of expression; expressiveness; expressive power

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performer; entertainer; celebrity

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romantic TV series; romance TV show

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actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow

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historical play; period drama

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poor or lowly masterless samurai

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to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)

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comedian; comic

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(power of) imagination

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creative power; creativity

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flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda

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to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke

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to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)

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Hotei Tomoyasu (1962.2.1-)

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to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of

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stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy

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purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not

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to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)

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to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely

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to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain

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to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)

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heart

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to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched

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Hirosue Ryouko (stage version of name) (1980.7-)

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railroad; railway; rail transport

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member

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appearing together; co-acting; co-starring

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(artistic portrait of a) lion

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slight; insignificant; small

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(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of

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to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged

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Hong Kong; Hongkong

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to dispose of; to sell off

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Rolex

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wristwatch; watch

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costar; coactor

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warmth

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clock; watch; timepiece

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writhing (in agony)

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to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

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opposite; reverse; contrary

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one's private life

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to be shrouded in mist

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