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for example

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forced; compulsory

1

pink (colour, color); (lit.) colour of peach (flowers)

1

initiative

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to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)

1

to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue

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without exaggeration; truthful; factual

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to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate

2

instinct

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desire; appetite; lust

1

gradually; slowly but steadily

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to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)

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sigh; long breath

2

to blank out; to panic

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to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still

3

to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around

1

minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole

4

since then

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to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep

4

iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast

2

blood vessel; vein

1

in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)

2

intermittent

1

to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)

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disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing

1

oneself; myself

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to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)

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feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about

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to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest

3

to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with

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to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin

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ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant

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ramen; Chinese-style noodles

7

guaranteed; certified; warranty included

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salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold

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dish made with pork belly and bones, simmered with miso, sake, vegetables, etc. (from Kagoshima)

2

thank you for your continued patronage

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gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables

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garlic (Allium sativum)

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pepper

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(Western) soup

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exercise to help digestion

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cannot be undone; can't be recovered from

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line

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sophistry; sophism

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to pause; to have a short intermission

4

upper jaw; palate

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to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)

3

convenient

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gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase

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