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to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do

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evening

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unfortunately; sorry, but ...

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jujube (Ziziphus jujuba); Chinese date; red date; small tea caddy (tea ceremony)

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that's the way it is; such is life

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vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)

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rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via

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dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure

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emergency; accident; worst case; unexpected occurrence

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stray bullet

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to stir well; to mix thoroughly; to interrupt (with a joke, sarcastic remark, etc.); to butt in (with a facetious comment); to make fun of (what someone says)

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no!; no no!; no, not at all

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course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit

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else; in addition; besides

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kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes

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to be transparent; to leave a gap

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new wife

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father

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whereabouts; address

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sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble

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beckoning

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hindrance; intrusion

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I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice

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clothing; garment; dress

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Sanuki (former province located in present-day Kagawa Prefecture)

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father

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properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly

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that night; tonight

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hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room

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entreaty; appeal; petition

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calamity; misfortune

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to have one's name entered (in a list)

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to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)

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to turn pale; to lose color; to lose colour

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appearance; air; condition; state; form

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Satsuma (former province located in the west of present-day Kagoshima Prefecture); sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)

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everyone

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whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence

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to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)

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this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now

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having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling

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we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)

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town organization; town organisation; town administration

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to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down

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fate; safety; welfare

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to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up

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to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse; to make a pretext of

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hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat

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at least; at most; (even) just

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to be pleased with; to be to one's liking

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