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few in number

1

to have a comeback for every remark; to be always ready with excuses; to contradict everything

2

self-conceit; pride

1

superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance

1

to score points with (a person); to curry favor with (favour)

1

dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer

1

speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought

1

attack; drive; advance; invasion

1

rational; reasonable; logical

1

intention; idea; inclination; wish

1

anniversary of a person's death; monthly return of the date of someone's death

1

to make a mess; to perpetrate; to do; to finish up; to be guilty of

2

to set about in earnest; to put one's back into something

1

opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy

2

best; vest

1

looking depressed; long face

2

sidelong glance; short grain (paper)

1

to use one's head

2

tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order

1

completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp

2

to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)

1

mumps; epidemic parotitis

4

common; usual

3

if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say

5

rare; seldom

1

outbreak of an illness; onset of an illness; appearance of symptoms

2

hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark

1

prediction; prophecy; prognostication

2

overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team

1

talent; ability

5

hi!; yo!; hey man!; hey dude!

5

to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish

2

quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble

1

to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear

9

bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick

7

what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no

1

indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission

3

standing firm; holding out

1

to rinse one's back

2

driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)

3

to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on

1

cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood

3

origin; beginning

5

world; society; people; the public

3

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

2

cowardice; timidity; bashfulness

1

prince; subordinate Kumano shrine

10

cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky

1

embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward

3

to bear fruit; to ripen

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