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callus on one's middle finger (from writing)

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daytime

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monaural; monophonic; mono

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dad; dada; daddy; pa; papa; pappa

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mum; mom

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superior (major) arc

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exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly

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to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)

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wonderful; splendid; magnificent

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original plan; original bill; original motion; draft

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(arch.) eastern Japan (esp. Kamakura or Edo, from perspective of Kyoto or Nara); (arch.) eastern provinces; (arch.) east; wagon; yamatogoto; my spouse

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lamp chimney

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cellar; cave; hole in the ground

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crisis management

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autumn breeze; fall breeze

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storytelling (of war chronicles, revenge tales, etc.) with highly dramatic delivery; story

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tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person

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to win; to gain; to earn; to spread (one's name, etc.)

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most satisfactory

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expulsion (of a pupil); excommunication; anathema

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slope; inclination; tendency; trend; slope (of a linear function)

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to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)

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and; thereupon; because of that

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to view (cherry) blossoms; to look at flowers

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living room (Japanese-style)

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to filch; to snatch; to steal (an idea, work, etc.); to plagiarize; to arrest; to nab

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arm; skill; efforts; ability

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cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka

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to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to

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haori (Japanese formal coat)

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that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that

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difficult voyage; hard flight; rough going; rough passage; running into trouble

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technical (e.g. discussion); exclusive; professional

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the times

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melody; chime

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tune (melody, piece of music)

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memories; recollections; reminiscence

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(in) my own way

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sound of rainfall

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arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation

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condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on

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favorable reception; good reputation; popularity

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older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl

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

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end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap

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guitar

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railway track; railway line; railroad; railway; track; line

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good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)

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prisoner (of war)

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cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required

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