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(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)

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to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen

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to say; to be called; to do

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good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response

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thanks; gratitude

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to do

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(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)

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your body; your health; yourself; you

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to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

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to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute

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shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)

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direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination

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honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix

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demand for; request

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to be

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indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation

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to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order

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to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself

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I see; that's right; indeed

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opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows

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manager; controller; chief treasurer; boss (of a gambling den)

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to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside

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everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly

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to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember

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here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...

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to; towards; for

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making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform

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circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs

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acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance

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now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

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engagement; betrothal

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direct; immediate; personal; firsthand

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hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little

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home; family; household

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to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about

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inconspicuous; unobtrusive; low-profile

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female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress

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to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be

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remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively

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dazzling; radiant

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place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point

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to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature

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stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)

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to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)

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to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on

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to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood

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parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner

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back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)

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to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)

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to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come

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