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to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself

2

to shake one's head (in denial)

1

weeping for joy; crying with happiness

1

pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)

1

strap (often decorative for key-holder, mobile phones, etc.)

1

number; series of digits

1

ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)

1

insight; power of observation

1

at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)

1

to accept a kind offer; to take someone up on their offer

2

evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights

1

rationalization; justification

1

in a little while; in a bit

2

street; quarter; district; area

1

depiction; description; portrayal

1

in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story

3

(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it

1

to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort

1

at least

1

difficult to be (in a place); not feeling like staying

1

respect; esteem; regard

1

to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes

1

long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)

1

the exact opposite

1

revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection

1

legend; tradition; biography; life; method; way

1

toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often

1

nearby place

2

the same day

1

therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence

1

fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material

1

silent profile (in cell phones); silent mode; vibrate mode

1

to become (a state, condition, etc.)

1

when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives

1

great hurry; great haste; rush

1

order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence

2

root; origin; source; Ōmoto (religion)

1

sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)

1

(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp

2

to delay; to put off; to procrastinate

1

to be too late; to be too slow

1

explosion; rupture; break off

1

pitch black

1

fast-talking; rapid talking

1

tag; slip; label; sticker

1

Uminonakamichi

1

aquarium

6

fish

2

to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy

1

that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game

3