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ebb tide

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to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

4

water plant; seaweed; algae

3

hollow; cavity; dent; depression

2

gun; pistol; tiddlywinks; marbles; repellence

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legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small

1

force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum

1

to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass

1

shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early

1

pince-nez glasses; pince-nez; nose glasses; Groucho glasses

2

pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character

6

intruder; trespasser

2

other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice

1

to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)

1

to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal

1

samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight

3

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

4

helmet (of a warrior); headpiece

7

stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm

1

make; workmanship; preparation

1

splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate

11

to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish

1

gold or silver lacquer; lacquer decoration sprinkled with metal powder

1

Uzen (former province located in parts of present-day Yamagata Prefecture)

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crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)

1

hill; height; knoll; rising ground

1

Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)

4

approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)

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to live long; to survive

2

I; me

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money; metal

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rim; brim; edge; brink

1

end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap

3

shallow bowl for displaying flowers, bonsai, etc.

4

(filled) to the brim

1

to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly

5

enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful

4

to swim

2

to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time

2

surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly

1

where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually

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to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on

3

glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling

2

to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded

3

pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely

3

stock-in-trade; tools of one's trade

1

paint; coloring materials; colors; colours

1

diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)

1

gold lacquer

1

wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment

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