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as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

3

string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument

2

bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu

1

shamisen; samisen; three-stringed Japanese lute

2

something to rely on; aid; someone to rely on; relative; reminder; memento

4

unhappy; sad; gloomy

2

service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services

4

floating on one's back

1

wretched life; life of misery

1

to clap

3

to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of

5

to approach

1

abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning

9

to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent

4

dagger; dirk

4

powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty

4

extravagant; absurd

6

wrist

3

careless; thoughtless; rash; rude; at fault

2

to shake off

2

yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer

1

who?

1

a throw; a fall

1

bare earth (i.e. ground not covered by a roof); open field; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)

2

limp; listless; enervated; flaccid; wilting; soft

1

seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)

1

highwayman; bandit; brigand; highway robbery; holdup; mugging

2

short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō

2

spy; secret agent

1

recreation; diversion; relaxation

2

with these words; while saying

1

season; the times; opportunity; occasion

1

guidance

1

grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous

1

to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of

5

merrymaking (esp. wine and women); pleasures

1

this and that; such and such

1

boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless

3

boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless

1

favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter

4

serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis

1

pose (in kabuki); posture

4

cabinet minister

1

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

4

damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing

1

guts; bowels; intestines

11

declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice

3

deceased friend

1

treetop; tip of a branch

8

to lean against; to set against

1