repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
middle of the night; dead of night
geta; Japanese wooden clogs; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
mochi wrapped with sweet bean jam
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
evil spirits of rivers and mountains
rampancy; prevalence; domination
almost; roughly; approximately
construction; architecture (of buildings)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
export value; value of exports
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
leader; guide; mentor; coach
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
decision; determination; resolution
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
a little bit; a little while
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to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
healthy; sound; wholesome
civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
while; even though; despite
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
discussion; deliberation; thought; opinion