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beating someone up by ganging up on them; facing a barrage of criticism

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one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed

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casualties; killed and wounded; human damage

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back (side); back end; rear

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sandy beach

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barricade

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to understand; to appreciate; to interpret

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presentation

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reminder

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lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)

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wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!

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sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string

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mischievous boy; troublemaker; pesky kids

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mischievous boy

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escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion

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danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety

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to become a little hungry; to become a bit peckish

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kitchen

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takoyaki pan (cast iron with semi-spherical molds)

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fish-shaped pancake filled with bean jam

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imagawayaki; thick pancake containing bean jam, served hot

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yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat

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temple festival; fair; fete day; day related to a particular deity and thought to bring divine blessing to those who celebrate it

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device; equipment; machinery; apparatus

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entertainment; amusement; fun

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cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet

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ishiru; ishiri; fish sauce made of salted and fermented sardines, mackerel, or squid; specialty of the Noto Peninsula

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processed goods; finished goods

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several drops

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fish sauce (made from fermented salted fish)

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subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient

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to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach

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turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)

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living room (Western style); sitting room

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(inedible) midgut gland of a scallop

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terrestrial (life); land-dwelling

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to cut (food) into chunks; to chop into lumps

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wheat

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starch

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fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full

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condiment (e.g. grated or chopped topping such as daikon, wasabi, ginger, green onion, red pepper); spice

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dipping sauce

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Akashi ware (variety of pottery from Hyogo prefecture); round balls made from eggs, flour, etc. (local food of Akashi)

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dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp

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cut; slice (meat, fish); fillet

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chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness

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food texture; mouthfeel

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gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)

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warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance

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shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency

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