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to get the short end of the stick; to get the bad end of a bargain

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dish of fish or meat flavoured with soy sauce, mirin, etc., coated with starch and then deep-fried

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to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize

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natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner

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(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support

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difficult to hear; indistinct; hesitating to ask; awkward to ask; unpleasant to hear; painful to listen to

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matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)

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ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; leaving a passing ball for a teammate (in soccer); letting the ball go past

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several sheets (flat objects)

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bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS

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to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention

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even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...

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shumai; shaomai; steamed meat dumpling (Chinese-style)

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nictitation; winking; palpebration; (arch.) moment; (arch.) instant; (arch.) second

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to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of

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trio; gang of three; threesome

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naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting

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another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!

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to increase; to add to; to augment

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big; large; great

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open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest

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thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business

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modest; humble

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self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health

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packing; wrapping

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quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)

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to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know

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energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life

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cake shop; pastry shop

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to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)

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ascent; climbing; up-train; train heading toward the starting point of its route; upbound (esp. toward Tokyo); upstream

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to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

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now; come (now); well

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one house

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signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name

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handicrafts

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articles; supplies (e.g. office supplies); things (for); utensils; goods; equipment

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specialist shop; shop specializing in a particular type of product

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bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve

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chain; series; connection; linkage

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to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin

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angrily; in a huff; in anger; plump; tender

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knitting wool; woolen yarn; woollen yarn

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knitting; knitted material; crochet

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the same generation; coeval

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to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit

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lap blanket

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satisfying; pleasing; gratifying

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the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes

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unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age

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