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to be similar to

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history

1

culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)

1

form; shape; figure

1

way of calling

1

to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much

1

to sidle up to

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betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)

1

mist; haze

2

thought; consideration; thinking

2

guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)

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cold sweat

2

to shake off

1

to cling

5

to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion

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to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...

2

to be inclined to do; to be willing to do

1

life story; personal narrative; story of one's life

1

something; some kind of; for some reason

3

to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected

1

all the more; still more

1

to shake and untangle; to shake free from

2

no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine

2

quiet; still; surreptitious

3

decisive; resolute; determined; firm

1

to be needed; to be wanted

3

dwelling; house; residence; address

3

narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining

4

real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope

2

to move forward; to move on

5

to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted

4

fluent (in a language); flowing

2

impurity; obscenity

1

cold (attitude); indifferent; unsympathetic; aloof

1

the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like

1

to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of

2

both eyes

2

to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag

1

to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled

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in deep black; in jet black

2

to shine; to glitter; to be bright

3

to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up

2

to ascertain; to check; to make sure

8

one's eyes; (pair of) eyes

2

to take one's eyes off

1

to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time

5

darkness

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body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field

2

half the face; one side; half; the other side; the reverse; the contrary

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to jar; to creak; to grate

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