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I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said

5

to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant

1

to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)

1

once more; again

8

heart; guts; nerve; central part

2

vague; obscure; vast; boundless

1

shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation

1

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

2

low voice; whisper

2

friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by

4

to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)

2

around the world; throughout the world

2

to make an enemy (of); to antagonize

1

to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

1

to do

1

after a long time; for the first time in a while

4

way of talking; speaking style

2

background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)

1

the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life

4

fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full

1

it may be because

1

first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all

1

face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect

1

first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

1

to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront

1

while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily

1

-ish; -like

2

selection; choice; option

2

surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency

2

to become; to amount to

3

to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)

2

to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing

3

restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope

1

three people

1

it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...

1

to be dispersed; to get separated

1

the best; ideal

1

each; respectively

8

consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern

1

to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other

2

pleasant feeling; good vibes

2

Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned

1

Ozu Yasujirō (1903.12.12-1963.12.12)

1

to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge

2

four people

2

call; visit

1

to do

2

illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure

1

whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless

1

many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time

1