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1

worried look; concerned expression

1

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

1

to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble

2

unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable

1

in name only; figurehead; (only) by name

1

to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack

1

to steal a kiss; to snatch a kiss

1

as if nothing had happened

1

anyone can see that; it's obvious that

1

nice; good; well-executed

1

to extol; to give praise

1

to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)

4

superhuman strength

1

to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)

1

palm (of one's hand)

1

balance

2

to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)

2

hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)

1

to like; to prefer

1

proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim

1

to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation

2

chance; opportunity

2

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

1

stone circle

1

gem; jewel; precious stone

6

film; membrane

1

success or failure; outcome; result

1

to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)

1

that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such

2

perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility

1

cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet

1

pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over

1

to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)

2

consideration (for others); (making) allowance

1

wearing a sword

1

to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)

1

group; bunch; crowd; group

1

to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep

1

agitation; stirring; whipping; beating

1

refining; refinement; smelting; training

1

to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach

1

literally; to the letter; literal

2

traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless

1

almond eyes; slit eyes

1

half-moon; half a month; semicircle

1

setting off (on a trip); departure

1

polite; respectful; reverent

1

swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; taking something in without fully understanding it; accepting without reservation; accepting something as-is

1

solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately

2