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to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade

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dancing or jumping for joy

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to listen carefully; to strain one's ears

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(Shinto) shrines and (Buddhist) temples

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long visit; overstaying

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power spot; spiritual hot spot; location said to be flowing with mystical energy

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shintai; object of worship believed to contain the spirit of a deity, typically housed in a shrine

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absorption; suction; attraction

2

the end of the line; the end of the road; curtains

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tough; stiff; inflexible; obstinate; tired; worn out

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perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance

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to approach; to draw near

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

2

funerals and ceremonial occasions

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place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range

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mystical power inherent in words; spirit of language

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to call; to summon; to send for; to call together

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to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave on one's liver

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glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view

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to treat as a joke; to do jokingly

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signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking

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to giggle

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pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character

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to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)

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chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives

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to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

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reaching the winning post; reaching the finish; making the goal; getting married

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respect; esteem; regard

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to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid

2

older sister; lass; young lady

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soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time

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betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer

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to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match

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self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility

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image; figure; figure; form; image

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thinking so highly of someone that you are blind to their faults; thinking the sun shines out of someone's eyes; being the apple of one's eye; loving someone dearly

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that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that

2

sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)

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to be jealous; to be envious

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pit of one's stomach; bottom of one's heart; one's true feelings; one's innermost thoughts

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correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement

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deep emotion; impression; inspiration

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a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly

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to get used to living (in); to live (somewhere) for a long time

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tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)

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extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless

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accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons

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immediately following

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panic

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losing oneself (in); being absorbed (in); forgetting oneself

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