Ookini. PB: Kotaki Nozomu Profile+50 Questions
Note that I am self-taught, and not a native Japanese speaker. There may be errors. Feel free to share, but please don’t claim this as your own translation. Corrections are welcome.
Profile
Birthday: 1996.07.30
Blood Type: O
Height: 183cm
Size of feet: 27cm
Birthplace: Osaka
Same period (of entering Johnny’s): None
Strong point: Bright, cheerful. Can get along with other people immediately
Shortcoming: Dislikes losing, bad at giving up. Messes around too much
50 Questions
It’s been 6 years since your first appearance in WiNK UP. Something about you that has become adult-like
My face is older-looking (laughs)
On the contrary, something that hasn’t changed at all
My stance
The most embarrassing thing that has happened to you since you started this job
Taking photos naked (laughs)
On the contrary, something about this job that was rewarding
Receiving cheers
Something you like to eat even after you’ve exceeded your limit
Yakiniku, sukiyaki
A scent that you like to smell over and over again
Citrus aroma
Something you like so much you cannot resist it
Pranks (laughs)
A sound you like to listen to to calm down
The sound of the sea!
Flour-based food you like
Pig-kimichi-cheese okonomiyaki
Three things you like about Kansai
People are warm, talking is fun, and the food is good!
Things that make you think “It’s a good thing I’m from Kansai”
When Kansai people act like a boke, get a tsukkomi, and there is laughter (t/n: essentially, manzai)
The pride of your local area
The town within the countryside
The part of your body that you like and its size
Pecs. 90cm
A song at karaoke that people praise you for
KinKi Kids-san’s “Anniversary”
The No. 1 thing people around you say about you
Loud voice (laughs)
The thing that people around you often said when you were a child
Doesn’t sit still, a naughty child
How many imitations do you have in your repertoire?
About 5
Your most popular imitation?
Matsuyama Chiharu-san
Do you have a one-shot gag?
I only have one
Your favourite moment of the day
The moment I lie on my futon
Something that if you lost it now you would be troubled
The people who are around me
A memory of something that you cried about recently
During my birthday, when I got an album from my friend
I want to return to that time! What did you think of that you want to return to?
Maybe junior high?
How many times have you thought you wanted to return to that time?
I do not remember (laughs)
Please use onomatopoeia to express the moment you get exhausted
Funya~ (t/n: limp)
Words that you would want to hear from the girl you like
Cute (laughs)
Words that you would want to try and say to the girl you like
I will definitely not run away, are you prepared?
Which are you weak to: a girl’s smiling face, or crying face?
Crying face
What do you look at first when you see a member of the opposite sex
Eyes
Something you remember when you hear the phrase “first love”
My kindergarten teacher
You cannot meet with the person you like. How many days would be your limit?
If that were to happen I don’t know how long (laughs)
“I love you.” Can you say it straight on?
I can say it
One song to sing when you break up with a girl
SMAP-san’s “Lion Heart”
Through your life up to now, were there times where you were popular?
I think it’s happened
Words that you have held on to throughout your life
A man’s tears are cool!!
The best complement that can be said to you
You’re the best!
Within the members who do you spend the most time with?
Ryusei, Hama-chan
Do you seek advice from among the members? Or do they come to you?
I wonder which, it seems it doesn’t happen?
Who often comes to you for advice?
Ryusei, Kami-chan
Who do you often go to for advice?
Ryusei, Hama-chan, Akito-kun
Who’s the member that you don’t want love advice from?
Junta (laughs)
First impression of members
Shigeoka → idol
Fujii → appears like a bully (laughs)
Kamiyama → idol
Kiriyama → Gokusen
Nakama → Gokusen
Hamada → acrobat
The most memorable day from when you started this line of work
The day I debuted!
The most memorable day as a member of Johnny’s WEST
I wonder if it’s Hawaii?
If you were not in Johnny’s WEST, where do you think you would be now?
Hairdresser!
“I’m glad I’m a member of Johnny’s WEST.” When do you suddenly think that?
When the members are messing around
The things you put effort in to become interesting
I have no idea (laughs)
The things you put effort in to be idol-like
My private life
The qualities that you think are necessary for an idol
Star-like, likable by everyone!
How many years from now are you confident that you can be an idol still?
I do not know (laughs)!
Profile
Birthday: 1996.07.30
Blood Type: O
Height: 183cm
Size of feet: 27cm
Birthplace: Osaka
Same period (of entering Johnny’s): None
Strong point: Bright, cheerful. Can get along with other people immediately
Shortcoming: Dislikes losing, bad at giving up. Messes around too much
50 Questions
It’s been 6 years since your first appearance in WiNK UP. Something about you that has become adult-like
My face is older-looking (laughs)
On the contrary, something that hasn’t changed at all
My stance
The most embarrassing thing that has happened to you since you started this job
Taking photos naked (laughs)
On the contrary, something about this job that was rewarding
Receiving cheers
Something you like to eat even after you’ve exceeded your limit
Yakiniku, sukiyaki
A scent that you like to smell over and over again
Citrus aroma
Something you like so much you cannot resist it
Pranks (laughs)
A sound you like to listen to to calm down
The sound of the sea!
Flour-based food you like
Pig-kimichi-cheese okonomiyaki
Three things you like about Kansai
People are warm, talking is fun, and the food is good!
Things that make you think “It’s a good thing I’m from Kansai”
When Kansai people act like a boke, get a tsukkomi, and there is laughter (t/n: essentially, manzai)
The pride of your local area
The town within the countryside
The part of your body that you like and its size
Pecs. 90cm
A song at karaoke that people praise you for
KinKi Kids-san’s “Anniversary”
The No. 1 thing people around you say about you
Loud voice (laughs)
The thing that people around you often said when you were a child
Doesn’t sit still, a naughty child
How many imitations do you have in your repertoire?
About 5
Your most popular imitation?
Matsuyama Chiharu-san
Do you have a one-shot gag?
I only have one
Your favourite moment of the day
The moment I lie on my futon
Something that if you lost it now you would be troubled
The people who are around me
A memory of something that you cried about recently
During my birthday, when I got an album from my friend
I want to return to that time! What did you think of that you want to return to?
Maybe junior high?
How many times have you thought you wanted to return to that time?
I do not remember (laughs)
Please use onomatopoeia to express the moment you get exhausted
Funya~ (t/n: limp)
Words that you would want to hear from the girl you like
Cute (laughs)
Words that you would want to try and say to the girl you like
I will definitely not run away, are you prepared?
Which are you weak to: a girl’s smiling face, or crying face?
Crying face
What do you look at first when you see a member of the opposite sex
Eyes
Something you remember when you hear the phrase “first love”
My kindergarten teacher
You cannot meet with the person you like. How many days would be your limit?
If that were to happen I don’t know how long (laughs)
“I love you.” Can you say it straight on?
I can say it
One song to sing when you break up with a girl
SMAP-san’s “Lion Heart”
Through your life up to now, were there times where you were popular?
I think it’s happened
Words that you have held on to throughout your life
A man’s tears are cool!!
The best complement that can be said to you
You’re the best!
Within the members who do you spend the most time with?
Ryusei, Hama-chan
Do you seek advice from among the members? Or do they come to you?
I wonder which, it seems it doesn’t happen?
Who often comes to you for advice?
Ryusei, Kami-chan
Who do you often go to for advice?
Ryusei, Hama-chan, Akito-kun
Who’s the member that you don’t want love advice from?
Junta (laughs)
First impression of members
Shigeoka → idol
Fujii → appears like a bully (laughs)
Kamiyama → idol
Kiriyama → Gokusen
Nakama → Gokusen
Hamada → acrobat
The most memorable day from when you started this line of work
The day I debuted!
The most memorable day as a member of Johnny’s WEST
I wonder if it’s Hawaii?
If you were not in Johnny’s WEST, where do you think you would be now?
Hairdresser!
“I’m glad I’m a member of Johnny’s WEST.” When do you suddenly think that?
When the members are messing around
The things you put effort in to become interesting
I have no idea (laughs)
The things you put effort in to be idol-like
My private life
The qualities that you think are necessary for an idol
Star-like, likable by everyone!
How many years from now are you confident that you can be an idol still?
I do not know (laughs)!