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middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school

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invitee

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brush tip; first on a list; head; chief

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to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

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courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

1

all; everyone; everybody

5

to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)

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to be conspicuous; to stand out

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aim

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originally; by nature; from the start

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a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly

3

the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult

1

-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of

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eight; 8

3

plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode

1

six; 6

2

seven

1

to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing

1

just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously

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to do so; to do thus

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three; 3

3

four people

3

how many people; a number of people

1

crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers

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consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice

2

to tell (somebody) to (do something)

2

quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift

1

invitation

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to arrange beforehand to tell the same story; to get the stories straight

1

orders; instructions; directive; command

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the New Year begins; the New Year starts

3

student council

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director; executive; officer; official; person in charge

1

election

1

to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate

1

it seems that; as if

4

making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform

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sisters

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promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate

2

overeagerness; rashness; forward step-out

1

having a romantic interest; (lit.) having a pulse

1

the world in general; society; convention

1

boyfriend; male friend

5

simply; merely; only; solely

2

using as an intermediary; through

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to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)

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self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself

2

let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...

5

example; simile; metaphor; allegory

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concern; interest

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