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strict; close; precise; scrupulous

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to change color (of leaves in autumn); to turn red; to ripen (and change color); to become sexually aware; to reach puberty

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retention; maintenance; preservation

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incense set (e.g. burner, tray, tongs, etc.)

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box for letters and papers; box used to carry or deliver letters

4

(written) contract; agreement

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east, west, south and north

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fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)

4

founding a country; opening of a country (e.g. Japan) to the world; ending (a policy of) national seclusion

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to fly apart; to tower over; to be out of the ordinary

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possession; having (on one's person); carrying (with one)

2

detached territory; enclave; exclave; scattered landholdings

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whim; caprice; vagary; eccentricity

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inland

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(navigable) canal; waterway

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small boat

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complete; whole; perfect; safe

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scenic; beautiful; picturesque

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familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old acquaintance; old friend; (a) regular

3

bribe; money under the table

4

running away; escaping on foot

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to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over

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the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am); north-northeast; twelfth month of the lunar calendar

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public opinion; popular voice; public sentiment; consensus

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manipulation; puppet

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active

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to give an order

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with a light pull; with a gentle tug; with a small motion

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in history; ever; historical

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great success; big hit; (hitting the) jackpot; big win; being right on the mark (of a prediction); being bang on

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to raise one's voice; to shout

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triumphant air; smugness

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first person; self-reference term; term used to refer to oneself in the first person

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implication; connotation; (material) implication; material conditional

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resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace

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chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse

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to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby

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tentative decision; unofficial offer (esp. job offer); informal offer

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tactician; strategist; schemer; maneuverer

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to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand

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to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A

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to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)

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assigned role; duty; position; suitable role; best-suited job

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in that case

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false charge; false accusation; misrepresentation

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vomit; spew; confessing; extremely; really

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lower reaches (of a river); bottom; lower part; lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); end

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starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card

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versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing

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to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully

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