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not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover

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even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed

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to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up

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by myself; in person; by oneself

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underworld; underside of society

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(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups

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such ... as; or some such

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to defend oneself; to protect oneself

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just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution

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to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to

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to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet

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at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now

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further; above (that); greater (than that); any more

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cooperation; collaboration; help; support

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achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service

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authority; power; influence; (an) authority (on); expert

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abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)

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Nagata-chō (Japan's political center; equiv. of Downing Street)

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report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage

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regulation; (traffic) policing; control; restriction

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unsuspended prison sentence; prison sentence with no stay of execution

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to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order

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time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun

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quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful

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though; even if; whether ... or ...

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shriek; scream

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in one's own way or style

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sympathy; compassion; pity

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while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily

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sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)

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groan; moan; moaning

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actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow

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charge; rush; dash; assault; attack

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as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect

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concealment; hiding; covering up; suppression

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letter of resignation

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to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)

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(one's parents') home

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florist; flower shop

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to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with

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relative; relation; kin

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old friend; old pal

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to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with

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to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)

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influence; effect; impact

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completely; all the way; altogether; bodily

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high rating; good reputation

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Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned

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hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour

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to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy); to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)

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