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self-mutilation; self-injury

1

trident; Trident (missile)

1

smart-alecky; clever-clever; cheeky; cunning; crafty; shrewd

1

tableware

8

trencher

3

mass production

2

bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter

1

to flare up; to burst into flames

1

system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation

3

carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness; negligence

1

warmly; cordially; with tender care

1

previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence

4

necessary evil

1

economic activity

1

to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap

1

other religions; other teachings

1

middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)

1

moderately; in moderation

1

playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together

1

to be thrilled; to be excited

1

to begin to dance; to break into a dance

1

repertoire; repertory

2

trial product; prototype model

1

plan; idea; design; taste; liking; preference

2

aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing

7

low table

1

serve; serving (e.g. of food)

1

seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles

2

fritter

8

sliced deep-fried tofu

2

to taste; to try (food or drink)

1

rice flour

10

(tactile) feel; sense of touch

3

stylish; smart; with a crack; crisply (e.g. fried, starched); tearing off; ripping off

1

after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably

1

to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)

1

to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)

4

small bowl

1

knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle

1

mulberry (tree)

2

Japanese angelica tree (Aralia elata)

2

sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)

3

impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)

1

simmered with; cooked with; boiling; boiled dish

1

chopsticks

6

inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation

1

mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking

3

seasoning; flavoring; flavouring

1

stickiness; viscosity; tenacity; persistence

2

chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness

1