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visiting another school (e.g. of kendo) and defeating each member in a fight

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to grant someone's request; to do a favour

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lucky number

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as if it were about oneself

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in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se

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small; little

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equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)

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habitual use; daily use

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for use by adults; for adults

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to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into

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equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)

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to avenge (someone) by striking down their killer

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bowing while standing; standing bow

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crouching; formal crouch performed at the beginning of a sumo or kendo match

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to get used to hearing

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alto

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tasteless and odorless; bland

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soda

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a set of three bouts; three-game match; three-bout contest

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exchange of blows; long rally

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to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept

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several times; once or twice

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thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest

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karate; being empty-handed; having nothing in one's hands

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sightseeing; scout; patrol; watchtower; lookout

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to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish

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to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

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with a thud

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to snatch (from someone); to tear (away); to steal

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hazing; gruelling training; waistband; woman's undergirdle

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to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of

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time; hour; season; suitable time; opportunity; chance

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in all directions

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percentage of attendance

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to need; to require; to take; to demand

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time warp; time travel

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to run for election

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custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)

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to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy

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making out; necking; getting handsy; canoodling; being lovey-dovey; getting affectionate (with each other)

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to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind

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outspoken; frank; candid

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sliding; slipping; slide; "slide" under the opponents stones by playing a move (usually keima or ogeima) on the second line

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gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine

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to oil (e.g. chains, hinges, etc.)

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strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)

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scolding; telling-off; rebuke; lecture

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peers; friends; fellow workers; comrades

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sensitive; susceptible; impressionable

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midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year

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