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charcoal; charred remains

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to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious

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to be prominently ...; to be persistently ...

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rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot

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flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest

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to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish

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to be palatable; to suit one's taste

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shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color

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pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"

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colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

5

rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations

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general; popular; common; typical

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fried chicken with vinegar and tartar sauce

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cold soup (usu. miso)

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certainly; by all means

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detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)

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Tokyo

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Tachikawa

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birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)

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growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing

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friend

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(one's parents') home

1

blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature

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ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very

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washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break

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rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor

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magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view

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home area; home town; local

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famous product; special product; speciality; specialty

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southern country; southern provinces; southern lands

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plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place

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Udojinguu

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cavern; cave; cave system; grotto

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(Shinto) shrine

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tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon

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udo (plant related to ginseng, used in medicine and cooking) (Aralia cordata)

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high-status Shinto shrine with connection to imperial family; imperial Shinto shrine

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cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang

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sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen

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stirring; slight movement

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whereabouts; place where one is; position; location

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lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap

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expectation; assume will happen; forecast

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having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored

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alcohol; sake

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though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other

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humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits

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to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax

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chorus; singing in a chorus

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