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Buddhist temple

2

stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)

1

to sweep clean; to brush clean

1

path; lane

1

to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible

6

approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)

4

polo shirt

2

chino pants; chinos

1

construction worker; laborer; labourer; navvy

3

one-shō bottle (approx. 1.8 litres)

4

stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock

4

circumference; perimeter; work outside the office; outer tracks (in a loop or curve)

1

to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on

4

thank you

9

incense stick

2

to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)

1

founder

1

divorce

14

grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive

4

acquaintance

5

visit to a grave

2

care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude

2

Thursday; wood (first of the five elements)

6

close adhesion; sticking firmly (to); relating closely (to); having relevance (to); contact printing

3

to run away (e.g. from work); to escape; to skip (school); to end a round with less than 20 points

1

sunny spot; exposure to the sun

1

to talk together

1

failing college entrance exams and retaking them a year later

1

finding employment; getting a job

11

retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)

2

learning; scholarship; study; study of ...; -ology; -ics

2

one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple

1

to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)

2

slight movement; slight tremor; quiver

2

even

4

mid-year gift; summer gift

1

embarrassing

1

proposal; offer; request; application

3

firm refusal

3

roof

3

sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration

5

honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank

6

power

7

stamina; tenacity

1

amount billed or claimed

1

adding (an extra amount); increasing; tacking on (a charge)

1

to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up

3

detective team; study group; club

44

to hold the steering wheel; to drive (a car)

2

no!; no no!; no, not at all

7