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to see the light of day; to be revealed (to the world); to be realized

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large bird; peng (in Chinese mythology, giant bird said to transform from a fish); fenghuang (Chinese phoenix)

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to butter up; to try to get on the good side of

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leader of a crime syndicate's henchmen; young leading subordinate in yakuza group

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to hear a rumor; to get wind of

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finally; after; following; at the end (of)

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excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem

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luminous body (e.g. of a shooting star); bright metal; sliced fish with the silver skin left on (iwashi, aji, sayori, sanma, kohada, etc.); 20-point card; bright

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great tumult; great strife; big loud bang; bustle; dirdum; hell broken loose

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retaliation; revenge

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to throw (strongly, violently, etc.)

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unlicensed prostitute

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cavern; grotto

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protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister

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immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement

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to make a sale of government property

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to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out

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around the clock; day and night

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that field; the authorities (esp. the police)

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mistress; lover; prostitute

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a few years ago; some years back

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eating with one's fingers; snitching food; snatched food; embezzlement; misappropriation; flirting

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close; intimate; on good terms

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the same as always; day after day

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

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to poke around

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stocking; buying up

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to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around

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pain and itching; mental anguish; unhealthy emotions

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to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)

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next inning; next time

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obedient; docile; quiet

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to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)

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high treason

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indicates means of action; cause of effect; by

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to hit and break open; to crush; to smash

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passing; (person) who happens to pass by; (place) that one happens to pass by; casual (e.g. romance); momentary

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good idea

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something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts

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two-sworded (samurai)

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deerskin

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bird dealer; poulterer

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rock pigeon (Columba livia); rock dove

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to make symbolic signs (gestures) with the fingers

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rule; established routine; standard operating procedure; SOP

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good custom

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the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not

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to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world

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fairy; nymph; elf

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words; writing; ci (form of Chinese poetry); independent word

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