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even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)

11

success; hit

7

the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not

6

to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out

20

surplus-; excess-; over-; per- (chemical with more of a certain element than found in other compounds of the same constituents)

2

next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)

8

like that; so

5

therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence

6

mere consolation; temporary peace of mind

1

to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)

6

change (of personnel); reshuffle (e.g. of a cabinet); shake-up; dismissal (e.g. of a minister); replacement

2

Tokyo

25

to be called ...; to be referred to as ...

1

Satsuma (former province located in the west of present-day Kagoshima Prefecture); sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)

4

influence; power; might; strength; potency; force

5

to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up

1

while; even though; despite

28

disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position

1

in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion

1

obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted

3

to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate

15

(political) power; authority; influence

7

(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit

1

towering (as mountains do); of outstanding greatness (as a person)

1

hypocrisy

1

reliance; dependence

3

relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect

17

only; nothing but

11

(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very

7

not yet known; unknown; strange

1

subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable

1

negotiations; discussions; connection

7

using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on

1

concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every

33

have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary

13

both hands

2

to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)

2

recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination

2

by all means; at all costs; absolutely

4

earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate

6

reliance; trust; faith; confidence

9

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

2

to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill

4

one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions

4

coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)

2

tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot

9

the place for; the time for; the level of

7

firmly rooted; deep-seated

1

thumping; banging

1

former years; formerly; a few years ago

9