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to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound

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riverbank; riverside

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the grass; grassy place (esp. with long dense grass)

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from the viewpoint of; according to

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damselfly (Zygoptera spp.); demoiselle

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counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth

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to feel despondent

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hovering

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sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)

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place to go; destination

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to grasp tightly

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tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony

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to start to drink; to try to drink; to partially drink

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the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since

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to taste; to try (food or drink)

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to be thirsty

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lukewarm; tepid; lenient

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easy to drink; easy to swallow; quaffable

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mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short

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to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with

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however; because; as

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relative

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to become better; to improve

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after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means

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person who avoids others; social outcast

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alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)

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imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-

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contract; compact; agreement

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clear; precise; definite; distinct

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borrowing; debt; loan

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dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now

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at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now

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otaku; geek; nerd; enthusiast

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serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis

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important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency

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world; society; people; the public

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exposure to wind; severe criticism

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

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spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread

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eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo

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difficult to be (in a place); not feeling like staying

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serious; severe; grave; acute

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to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look

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to have an interest (in)

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work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production

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simply; merely; only; solely

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not only ... (but also); not just; as well as

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root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature

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disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character

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simile; metaphor; allegory; parable

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