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to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded

5

all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of

2

partner; pal; accomplice

1

they

2

only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)

1

don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control

1

amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute

1

later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant

4

guffawing; roaring (with laughter); (laughing) heartily

1

darkness

1

disgrace; humiliation

2

ticktock; chinking (e.g. of a hammer against rock); knocking; dry and hard; (frozen) stiff; hidebound

1

thumbnail

1

to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of

1

defeat; loss; reverse; setback

1

to grimace; to make a wry face

1

to lay bare; to expose; to reveal

2

with a snap; with a crack

1

nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

1

to stay (at); to stop (at)

3

O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray

1

itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy

3

bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling

2

rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds

2

overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed

2

notice; attention; observation

2

this occasion; at this time; now

1

to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own

2

serious; not joking; straight

2

beforehand; in advance; previously

1

beginning; start

4

to boil strongly; to be excited

2

pressingly; demandingly; hey! hey!; oi!

1

entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image

1

hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing

3

distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)

1

both shoulders

1

commotion; stir

1

voltage; excitement; enthusiasm

1

to reach; to get to; to arrive at

1

kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up

3

yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?

9

violent explosion; bursting

2

to poke; to push

1

somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly

1

boys and girls

1

on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)

1

to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)

1

kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)

1

as one of

2