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starring in one's own play, movie, etc.; directing one's own play, etc.

1

in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious

2

boardinghouse

1

mantlepiece

1

to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block

2

doesn't even exist

3

(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...

1

to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate

5

summer and winter

1

beyond human understanding

1

(sense of) taste; counter for food, drink, medicine, etc.

2

to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress

2

tour conductor; tour guide

2

investiture

1

New Year's Eve; end of the year

5

stapler; paper fastener

3

Pella

1

as planned

6

flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness

4

(edible) greens; leafy greens; vegetables

1

tea-towel; dish cloth

1

long chopsticks (for cooking, serving, etc.)

1

to classify; to sort out; to sift through

1

diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)

1

lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality

1

in addition

3

special guest (e.g. on a TV show); guest performer

2

meow; miaow; cat

20

hungrily; greedily; voraciously; ravenously

1

to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival

2

individual plate; single individual's small dish on which food taken from shared serving dishes is placed

1

logical

1

unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away

2

maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full

3

cold water; cold sake; cold; cool

2

special; TV special

2

pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction

2

upgrade; update

1

pork

2

throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment

1

goosefish (any fish of family Lophiidae); monkfish; (arch.) fool; curved gutter

1

swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; taking something in without fully understanding it; accepting without reservation; accepting something as-is

3

father; dad

2

might as well; sure, why not; why not use this occasion to ...

3

first three days of the New Year (January 1-3)

1

Switzerland

2

godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall

1

presentation

2

honor; honour; credit; prestige

7

manner of eating

2