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Pella

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laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)

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Edo Castle (residence of the Shogun during the Edo period, now the site of the Tokyo Imperial Palace)

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bloodless

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capitulation (of fort)

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win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins

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discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference

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Saigou Takamori (1828.1.23-1877.9.24)

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persuasion

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apt to think; tend to think

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Edo (shogunate capital, now Tokyo); Yedo

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to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off

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scorched earth

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west

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countryside; country; 50-home township (comprised of 2-3 neighbourhoods)

1

to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on

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various opinions; various theories; various rumors (rumours)

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grand slam

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setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference

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decision; determination

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modus operandi; criminal technique; trick

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fingerprint

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crime; criminal act; offence; offense

2

ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)

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had better do so

2

fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle

2

(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye

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to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest

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exhibition; exhibition game

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do-or-die game; crucial contest

1

top recommendation; (something) highly recommended

1

without any weak spot; watertight (e.g. reasoning); impeccable

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to be born again; to make a fresh start in life

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the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot

1

show; exhibition; spectacle

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to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract

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practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)

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grip

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opening ceremony

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entrance; admission; entering

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gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element

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form; method; system; formula

2

missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown

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red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)

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white team

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way of tying a knot

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opening of a meeting

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run; race

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if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...

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father and mother; parents

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