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edition; version; plate; block; counter for editions of a publication

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out-of-school; off-campus

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train; electric train

2

to connect (with a different flight, train, etc.); to make a connection; to change (planes, trains, etc.)

2

circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money

1

from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top

2

by today; before the day is over

1

inevitable; necessary

1

lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)

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accompanying; being accompanied by; going with

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good boy; good girl

1

back; behind; rear

3

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

2

to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against

2

key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue

4

contemporary writing; modern text; modern Japanese writing; modern Japanese (as a school subject); literature written since the Meiji period

1

sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute

1

same generation; one's generation

1

illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding

1

to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit

1

index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe

2

cooked rice; meal

1

quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument

1

detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation

1

astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast

1

nuance

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to bring someone along

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change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment

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or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...

2

to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)

1

is not; am not; are not

5

Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)

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spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising

3

to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits

1

to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal

1

shoulder

3

to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited

2

bag; satchel; briefcase; basket

2

tool; implement; means; furniture

2

heavily; profoundly

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weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance

1

(thick) scarf; muffler; muffler (for a vehicle exhaust); silencer

2

neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing

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to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack

2

to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination

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dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness

1

fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

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north side; north bank

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sandy beach

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dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing

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