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part of the fabric that is tucked closest to the skin when wearing a garment that is wrapped in front of one (such as a kimono)

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hakama; pleated skirt or loose-legged trousers worn over a kimono mainly on ceremonial occasions; (leaf) sheath; (sake bottle) stand

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knot

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with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly

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remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful

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nimble; quick; agile

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thereupon; shortly thereafter

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don't you think?; indicates question

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to pick at (e.g. with chopsticks); to pick (one's teeth)

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sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)

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chivalrous spirit; heroic defence of the weak; chivalrous man; ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry

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foolish; stupid

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(another's) daughter; young lady

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dead drunk; blotto

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to speak; to say; to vocalize

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counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun

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miscalculation

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sudden death; unexpected death; (game-ending) blunder

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way of calling (something or someone)

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to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted

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to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

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to overflow; to brim over; to flood

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in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely

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to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)

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alcohol; sake

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to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten

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to wipe; to dry

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time; meter; beat; the moment (of doing); the instant

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bowl (ceramic, porcelain)

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to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include

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to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout

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companion; follower; attendant; retinue

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back tooth; molar

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earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)

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to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess

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wife (esp. one's own wife); court lady; female court attache; (arch.) woman (esp. as a love interest)

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whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; second-year kindergarten student

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to tuck up (a kimono skirt); to tuck in; to make short (a story, explanation, etc.); to cut short; to abridge

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foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat

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salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold

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pea (Pisum sativum)

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to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of

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brazier; hibachi

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henohenomoheji; seven hiragana characters grouped together to look like a face

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tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings

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alcohol; sake

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stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration

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three; three years of age

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cooked rice; meal

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karuta; traditional Japanese playing cards, esp. hyakunin isshu karuta or iroha karuta

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