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diplomat

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declaration of war; proclamation of war

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ally (of another nation)

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somehow; somewhat; seemingly

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to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err

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voice quality; type of voice

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belligerent

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annoying; noisy; strict

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with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter

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beef tongue (a specialty of Sendai); ox tongue

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sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)

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eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)

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famous (commercial) establishment; well-known store (shop, restaurant)

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to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on

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eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam

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generous; magnanimous; big-hearted; broad-minded; (lit.) big-bellied

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to talk; to carry meaning

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to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for

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several weeks; a few weeks

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to call again; to call someone back

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to look upwards; to look up

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creed; belief; conviction; article of faith

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to pile up; to accumulate

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to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

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worldly wisdom; secret of success in life

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tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)

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to lose sight of; to miss

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one's duty; one's part

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serious injury

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to be infatuated (with); to be hooked (on); to lose one's heart (on)

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out of one's line; out of one's field

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area of expertise; (one's) field; (one's) line

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to feel a chill run down one's spine

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coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation

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advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)

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to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted

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plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick

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dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged

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skill

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pie in the sky; castles in the air; (lit.) drawing of a rice cake

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to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with

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bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy

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something; nothing (with neg. verb)

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to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

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Kanako

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contract; commitment

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authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers

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land east of China; Japan

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slander; calumny; defamation; libel; abuse

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type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing

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