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Buddha; Shakyamuni; Buddhist image; figure of Buddha; the dead; dead person

4

Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation

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to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

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warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial

4

distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion

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water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap

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fruit

5

because

5

to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in

13

to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)

1

to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart

4

perfect circle; cute

3

to smell; to smell of; to have a smell

3

to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)

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to stare in wonder; to be amazed

3

spoon

5

to start eating

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without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after

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after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years

5

the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar

2

to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl

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next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour

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pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black

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a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many

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preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)

4

another thing; other things; another man's property

2

drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other

4

happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing

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hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces

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to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back

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as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...

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that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage

4

amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity

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to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

1

by ones and twos; tears or flower petals falling quietly; gurgling bird sound; falling apart; crumbling; dish made from fiveleaf aralia sprouts, pickled daikon, walnuts, etc.

1

to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together

1

bad smell; affectation; fulsomeness

1

with a gulp

1

spiritual power

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deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)

4

simply; merely; only; solely

6

to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized

1

waterfall; (arch.) rapids

2

training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices

1

simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light

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powering up

1

sweets; sweet food

1

skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid

1

to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on

1

tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy

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