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as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably

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basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation

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sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)

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to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)

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I thought so; I suspected as much; Just as I thought; Now you are talking; That's the spirit

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to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright

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mentality; mood; sentiment; fretfulness; tedium; irritation

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to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself

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porcupinefish (Diodon holacanthus); balloonfish

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pinky swear; pinky promise; making a pledge by hooking each other's little fingers

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pinky swear; pinky promise; hooking each other's little fingers to confirm a promise

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bang; whump; boom

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lack of self-reliance; depending on others

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to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)

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boisterously; roughly; briskly

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I'd be lying if I said ...

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to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying

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burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite

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harakiri; seppuku; ritual suicide by disembowelment

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chopsticks

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to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of

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to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn

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round, wooden container for cooked rice

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to start eating

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another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand

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pickled vegetables

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miso soup

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grilled fish

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to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse

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abundant; plentiful; rich; ample

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smirkingly; broadly (grinning)

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highway route (Edo period); main route

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we; us

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to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate

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to pour drinks for each other; to drink together

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to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious

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to taste; to try (food or drink)

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calabash (Lagenaria siceraria); bottle gourd; gourd (container); calabash

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reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump

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to kill time

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to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous

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New Year's Eve; December 31

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to turn upside down; to turn (face) downward

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feel sick; feel unwell

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sunlight; sunshine; sunbeams

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laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet

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with a start; with a jump

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somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion

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people

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to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with

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