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to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)

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no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt

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to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed

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there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you

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a wise man is he who listens to counsel; a worry shared is a worry halved; I've got something to ask of you

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this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent

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bodyguard; bouncer; bar (on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence

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to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire

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exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though

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extraordinarily; astonishingly; extraordinary; outrageous; unconditioned dharma

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arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength

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to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)

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lady; gentleman; person

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acquaintance

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only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to

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strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle

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eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.

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

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already; yet; soon; shortly; further; more

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any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

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for a long time

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foreign country

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armed forces; military; (common) soldier; rank-and-file soldier; underling; ordinary employee

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suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden

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teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder

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introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)

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to do

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interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter

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pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia

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pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes

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to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do

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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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honour; honor; glory; privilege

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boss (esp. yakuza); foreman

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battle; fight; combat

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instructor

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myself; yourself; I; me; you

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leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase

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you; dear; honey

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one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established

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soldier; combatant; warrior

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to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture

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(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking

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to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want

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to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate

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professional

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be; is

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hey; listen; look here; I say

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sick person; patient; invalid

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to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with

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