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giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji

2

by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking

2

(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation

3

to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in

4

vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance

1

quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like

19

close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related

2

neighbour; neighbor; neighbourhood; neighborhood

2

as if; as though

5

to accept; to receive; to agree

9

affectionate mother

1

ha ha ha; hee hee hee

6

in this way; thus; such; uh...

14

bedroom

1

mother

29

illustrated story

1

to read aloud to another

1

to melt (steel, etc.); to liquefy; to soften; to melt (one's heart); to disarm

1

refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing

1

nimble; quick; agile

1

had better do so

1

sure; yeah; I know

2

fiction; fabrication; concoction; fictitious; fictional; imaginary

1

deep affection; dear; beloved

2

soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light

5

mind and body

1

to penetrate; to pervade; to spread

1

to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)

2

to open one's eyes wide

6

simultaneously; all at once; in unison

7

to look away; to turn away

1

behind; in the rear; in back

1

to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)

10

waterway; canal; channel; swimming pool lane

20

water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout

12

going in the opposite direction; going against the wind; running or operating a machine in reverse (such as an electric motor)

1

splash (of water); spray

1

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

20

to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway

1

bright red; bright

4

to burn; to get fired up

8

magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid

1

to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up

1

owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)

6

to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination

3

to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated

3

appearance; figure; shape; form

4

to think deep down (that); to tell oneself (that); to secretly believe (that)

1

to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine

9

incarnation; embodiment; realization; giving concrete form (to)

1