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to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)

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to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor

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bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive

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to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base

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grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold

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stairs; stairway; staircase

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to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to

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Cinderella

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society; the world; the times

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economic slump; hard times; poor (business); dull; gloomy; cheerless

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yours sincerely; respectfully yours

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economising; saving

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salary; wages; pay

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cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene

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choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy

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indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation

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oh; ah; I'll be darned

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enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful

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to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about

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100,000,000; one hundred million

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yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle

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lending; loaning

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fee; charge; rate; material

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necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement

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prefectural governor

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Kōzuke (former province located in present-day Gunma Prefecture)

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loud shout; excited cheering

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activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role

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to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with

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10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various

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thank you; thanks

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that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?

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(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look

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cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible

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one thin flat object; one sheet

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jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)

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painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding

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man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man

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punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact

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modest; humble

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to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come

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(someone else's) daughter

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cute

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impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky

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accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)

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to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)

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to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)

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to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow

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after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.

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cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat

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