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son

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in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless

2

to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying

1

the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime

2

short and stout; small but wide around

1

the ... in question

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large padded kimono

1

languidly; loosely

1

with hands in pockets; idleness

1

of the same age; age-matched

1

long-sleeved kimono

1

(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior

2

to giggle

1

since when; from when; how long

1

interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt

4

to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir

1

friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation

1

congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present

1

special order

1

Chinese person

1

tailor; seamstress; dressmaker; clothier

1

temporary sewing; basting

1

to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)

1

blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment

3

grey; gray; ashen

2

blackish; darkish; dark; dusky

1

soft; flabby; spongy; mushy; soggy

1

swelling; enlargement; becoming fat; hypertrophy

1

body build; figure

1

big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important

1

overpower; subdue; keep down

1

how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how

2

to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with

2

paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow

1

to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing

1

to be conceited

1

severely; harshly; utterly; terribly

1

having good eyesight

1

sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing

3

to rock the left hand (to produce vibrato on a koto, etc.)

1

Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)

1

(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway

5

side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley; alleyway

2

someone; a certain person

1

unbearable; intolerable; unendurable

1

pity; compassion

1

trembling slightly; quivering softly; swaying gently; softly; springy

1

to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with

1

indolence; laziness; sloth; idleness

1

sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time

2