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conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over

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Now let's return to the main subject; To return from the digression,.. (in a conversation, speech, or story-telling)

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visit; call

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intelligent life

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nuclear power plant; nuclear power station

2

dirt cheap; very cheap

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very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes

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roll of banknotes

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modernization; modernisation

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civilization; civilisation; enlightenment

1

wealthy person; millionaire

1

to be erected; to be built

2

tax; duty

1

electric utility expense

1

illumination; lighting

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

2

bench

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remote place; backcountry; the sticks; hinterland

1

Nichiren chant; (an empty) slogan

1

municipal office; council; city hall

2

rococo

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aesthetic; esthetic

1

outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks

1

interior design; interior; upholstery

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strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit

1

coming to a prefectural office, governmental agency, etc.

1

comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy

1

affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship

1

head of the house

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spirit; esprit; wit

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wit

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proper; appropriate; due; suitable

2

hoe

1

good gracious; oh my

2

cold (attitude); indifferent; unsympathetic; aloof

1

wave motion; undulation; surge; wave

1

red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions

1

first name; given name

1

characteristic

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intonation

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-like

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effect

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implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely

2

outspoken; frank; candid

2

to harden one's heart

2

male help; male labor; man's handwriting; (arch.) kanji

1

rest; relief; relaxation

2

soldier; combatant; warrior

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piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild

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to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other

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