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once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time

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to catch a cold

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screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)

5

with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly

1

to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle

1

innocent; simple-minded

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eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality

1

winter vacation; winter holidays

1

holiday; day off

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never mind!; don't worry about it

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money; metal

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resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability

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inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

1

spacious; vast; wide

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jealousy; envy

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possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control

1

stout heart; strong mind

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if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have

1

confession

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crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility

1

pride; boast; credit (to)

1

princess

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to make a speech; to address

1

to slap; to strike; to spank

3

intervention

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moral support; emotional support; spiritual support

1

controller

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softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is

2

shoulder

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correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)

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to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify

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button (clothing); push-button

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to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

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Merry Christmas

2

Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure

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after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years

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low-ranking samurai; rolling three and one (in a dice game)

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Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan

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to rank next to; to come after

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turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)

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New Year's Eve; December 31

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major cleanup; spring cleaning

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to finish; to graduate

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soba noodles eaten at night on New Year's Eve

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red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)

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temple bell rung 108 times on New Year's Eve

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visiting a shrine on New Year's Eve and staying there until (or returning on) New Year's Day

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one year; some time ago

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special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

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many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly

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