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to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off

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to project; to show (on a screen); to portray; to depict; to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)

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(on the) verge of death

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to run up to

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to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps

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to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)

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(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning

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to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet

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descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)

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noise

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journalist

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to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)

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seeing at a distance

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don't you think?; indicates question

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beyond human understanding

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to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check

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to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize

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cathode-ray tube; CRT; Braun tube

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(feeling) impatient; irritated; irritating; frustrated; frustrating; vexed

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any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away

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to take one's eyes off

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there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?

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life and death; life or death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death

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one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation

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plural; multiple; plural (number)

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champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero

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half day

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insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless

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pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment

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plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention

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optimism; taking an optimistic view

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doesn't even exist

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how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly

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glory; splendour; honour

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pin mic; pin microphone

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to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off

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inconvenient

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in a sense; in some way; to an extent

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prize; award

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lawfulness; propriety; reasonableness; appropriateness; legality; legitimacy

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confrontation; opposition; antagonism

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television camera

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throughout Japan

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evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy

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to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)

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suddenly; all of a sudden

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end; close; conclusion; termination

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frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category

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order; discipline; regularity; system; method

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(great mental) resources; quick brain; resourcefulness; good wits

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