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scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))

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tone color; tone colour; tone quality; timbre

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to intertwine; to become entangled; to get tangled (together); to become intertwined (of matters, interests, etc.); to become connected; to become linked

3

tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling

2

to lie face down; to lie flat (on one's stomach); to bend down (in submission); to bow down; to (crouch) and hide (behind); to conceal oneself; to lie down (and sleep)

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feint

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blank; blank space; gap; time spent not doing something (e.g. working, practicing)

4

-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...

4

physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)

1

even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed

5

exhausting work; hard work; severe duty

1

closing day of a show

2

to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close

2

launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party

1

throughout; all through; right through

2

to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court

10

lifting a ban; raising an embargo; opening a season (hunting, fishing, etc.); publishing contents; revealing information

1

chastity; virtue; fidelity

1

to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage

1

free alcohol; free liquor; free drinks

1

first day (e.g. at work, school); day one

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expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs

2

loss (of assets, profit, etc.)

1

izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks

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ha ha ha (laughter)

3

adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)

2

legal; from a legal standpoint; legally speaking; de jure

1

bottle

4

key rack; (wall-mounted) key holder; key hook

2

critical (condition); serious

2

visitor to a sick or distressed person; hospital visitor; inquirer

1

iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison

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grilling on a skewer; spit-roasting

1

ginger ale

1

chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain

2

frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments

2

false; pseudo-; quasi-; would-be; sham; pretended

2

sentimental; mushy; saccharine; sickly-sweet; sugary

2

drunk driving; drink-driving; driving while intoxicated; drinking and driving; driving under the influence (of alcohol)

1

swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction

2

joints; points (of a speech)

2

sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass

1

to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)

1

intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex

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relief

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Scrolls of Frolicking Animals (set of 12th and 13th century picture scrolls)

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frog

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to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with

1

water and ink; ink painting

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style of painting

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