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as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment

7

mask; disguise; guise; mask

1

free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control

1

somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke

2

the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)

1

encircled flower seal (equiv. of a gold star awarded to children for good work at school)

2

folding fan

3

third month of the lunar calendar; (arch.) thick growth (of grass, etc.); Yayoi period (ca. 300 BCE-300 CE); Yayoi culture

2

three-stringed guitar

1

drum

1

box lunch (containing rice and 10-15 small portions of fish, meat, and vegetables); highest-ranking division; intermission (between acts); interlude

1

festival held on January 10 in honor of Ebisu, the god of fishing and commerce

5

to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute

2

song; singing

7

late blooming (flower, talent); late flowering

1

part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty

22

to shine; to glow

1

to await; to expect

6

playground

2

playmate; playfellow

2

to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal

2

serious look (on one's face); straight face

1

blue; azure; green

1

photo studio; photographer; camera shop; photography supplies shop; photo processing shop; photo finishing shop

3

entertainment; amusement; fun

1

to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop

1

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

3

alcove post

1

space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart

1

traditional Japanese women's hairstyle

2

to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide

2

marriage ceremony; wedding

5

pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)

5

clothes; clothing; garments

3

to dye; to colour; to color

4

rough sketch; design; cartoon

1

to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine

2

Japan's three famous sights

1

strict; stern

1

handsome man; actor in a love scene

1

ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric

4

comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock

2

white background; blank; female virgin

2

Amanohashidate

1

the last days; the final years; the last generation

2

to put on (clothing, esp. new)

1

the late; the deceased

6

look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...

3

sun; sunshine; sunlight

2

black satin

2