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introductory remarks

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bothersome; tiresome; bother to do

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moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)

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entry number

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wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse

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(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support

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as if it were about oneself

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ruggedly; jaggedly; stiffly; choppy (e.g. graphics); lagged; clunky

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self-introduction

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beef small intestine

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in turns; in series; in order; by rotation

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hormone; offal (esp. beef or pork); entrails

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part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)

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main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject

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to be flexible; to be accommodating

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clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling

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food sampling area (e.g. in a supermarket)

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enlightenment; spiritual awakening; reaching one's peak (as a performer, etc.); reaching the highest echelons; gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight

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safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK

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(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place

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jealousy; yakimochi (roasted rice cake)

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to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy

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to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)

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to be oversized (overloud, etc.)

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chilly; unpleasantly cold

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bronze statue

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relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen

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last moment; eleventh hour; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period

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to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace

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to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt

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one person; one member

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sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable

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bikini (swimwear); Bikini island

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looking straight at the camera; paying attention to the camera

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the last moment; the very end

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overlooking; turning a blind eye

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pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person

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to devote oneself wholeheartedly to; to sacrifice one's health for; to risk one's life

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where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes

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how can (one) do something

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tough; stiff; inflexible; obstinate; tired; worn out

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to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)

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black magic

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aria; singing; chanting; reciting (e.g. a spell)

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element; component; (chemical) element; (electronic) element; device; zipper tooth

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vital; lively; energetic; vital signs

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charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge

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to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other

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to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence

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big; large; great

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