Question on Ayu's Biography

[Chibi_Venus]

Because there have been so many mistranslations in the biography of Ayu (i.e the part about her having an "older brother"), I won't be disappointed if there isn't a true answer, as I understand that the translation may be pretty vague.

Originally Posted by 浜崎あゆみ

People I respect: People who have things I don't have

Sorry, but when she says "things," does she mean material-wise (for example: she respects those who may have the latest shoes and she doesn't), or by "mental" (can't think of the right word) possessions (for example: she respects those who have a strong relationship with a love or friend that she doesn't have)?

[AyuHamasaki01]

yeah, it's vague...

and about that brother: funny, I read somewhere she had a sister.... X_X

[Aga-chan]

I thought she's talking about mental things. (ayu gave a similar answer when she was asked about her ideal type of man in one of the MCs of the AT05.)
I think it's maybe like, um... When she talked about Nagase once, it seemed that he's more easy-going. Not worrying so much or whatever. Maybe that's what she means. Like having a balance. Or maybe in order to "learn" something from the person.

Maybe if we knew how she put it in Japanese, it would be easier to figure out the real meaning...

[Mitkki]

Originally Posted by Chibi_Venus

Sorry, but when she says "things," does she mean material-wise (for example: she respects those who may have the latest shoes and she doesn't), or by "mental" (can't think of the right word) possessions (for example: she respects those who have a strong relationship with a love or friend that she doesn't have)?

Did you ever think that it could possibly be an and/or situation?

[xiaou-xijiang]

I agree with aga-chan. It probably has something to do with having a different personality,strengths or outlook.
Or it could be literally. Depends on the translater and context, but I personally think it was the former.