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to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset

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being drawn to many things; distraction; difficulty of choice; difficulty in choosing; being unable to decide

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close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry

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soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat

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pen case

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both; (not) either

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desert

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

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disaster; accident; shipwreck; distress

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story; tale

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unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)

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long visit; overstaying

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guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests

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tourist attraction; sight-seeing area

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to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part

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harming one's image; worsening of one's image

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first visit to inn, restaurant, etc. without an introduction

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sincere; honest; faithful

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trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings

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exaltation; emotional uplift

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to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke

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clue; lead; key; handhold; hold

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romantic

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left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left

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Masako

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Tokuma Shoten (publisher)

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joining a company as a mid-career hire

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adventure

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literature; the arts; art and literature; liberal arts

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book; publication

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essay

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nonfiction

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most; extremely

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how can (one) do something

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to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

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connection; pull

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unknown; unidentified; unspecified

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be; is

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relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly

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on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time

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to rule; to govern; (arch.) to see; (arch.) to look; (arch.) to watch

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to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront

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Terayama Shuuji (1935.12.10-1983.5.4)

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Terayama

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Kyougoku Natsuhiko (1963-)

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(full-length) novel; long novel

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cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear

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to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say

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investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking

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abandoning (hope, plans); giving up

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