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to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup

1

easy-peasy; easy; simple; pleasant; comfortable; comfy

1

to sit down

4

standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability

1

leaving everything up to someone else

2

blue sky

2

this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that

7

paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity

3

question; query

8

plastic bottle (made of polyethylene terephthalate); PET bottle

2

sorry

1

everyone at once; everyone together

1

to fabricate; to invent; to make up (a story); to cobble together; to put together (in a slapdash manner)

1

begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing

9

to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)

3

high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior

4

sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.

2

brand

1

the latter; the second; successor; descendant

2

new school term

8

to mark the end; to spell the end

2

opening ceremony (of the school term)

3

penance; austerities; mortification; difficult work; strenuous task

4

morning; a.m.

2

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

2

opposite the front; front seats in a theater; stalls; (seat facing) south side of ring

1

twosome; duo; pair

3

expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks

2

gymnasium

1

right to use; (the) use

1

document; papers

9

file (for holding papers); file (collection of documents); filing; file

1

worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering

6

fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year

1

first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface

1

both; (not) either

2

brand-new article; new item

2

to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)

1

to embezzle; to misappropriate; to peculate; to accustom oneself to using; to use for a long time

1

each; every; all

1

committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting

1

to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block

2

to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; to be in a fix; to be in a desperate situation; to be in a pinch; to be in a predicament

1

feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection

12

acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard

2

punishment; penalty

6

records; transactions

1

proposal; motion; recommendation

1

tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?

2

manly; masculine; like a man

3