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the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade

2

First Investigation Division (of the Japanese police); division responsible for investigating homicide, robbery, kidnapping, arson, and sexual assault

1

senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor

3

to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in

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voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)

2

-less; lacking; non-existing

2

(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state

2

to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to

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that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...

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to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)

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to listen carefully; to strain one's ears

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to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)

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figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition

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to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at

1

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

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bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly

4

meaning; significance; sense

2

this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")

8

alley; alleyway; path through a gate or garden; teahouse garden

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to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear

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place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point

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obstetrics; obstetrical department; maternity division

3

pediatrics

2

private hospital; clinic

1

counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.

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eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice

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to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

3

neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; community (of people with a shared trait, members, fans, etc.); scene; enthusiasts

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chancy trade or business with uncertain profitability; night entertainment business (e.g. hostess bar); nightlife business

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such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o

4

manners; customs; public morals; sex service; sex industry

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pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)

4

deferred payment

1

to examine (medically); to have a look at; to check (a patient's pulse)

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to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage

3

called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...

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reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety

2

hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary

2

closing down a hospital, institution, temple, etc.; shutting down; closing a hospital, institution, temple, etc. (for the day); adjourning a session of the Imperial Diet

2

opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows

2

one's home; one's house

2

should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

4

Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker

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sorry; excuse me; thank you

4

good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial

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I; me

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furthermore; even more

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work; job; labor; work

4

DNA test

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to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out

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