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vertically segmented administrative system; overcompartmentalized bureaucracy; system in which interministerial rivalry diminishes overall efficiency; (bureaucratic) sectionalism; interministerial rivalry; bureaucratic fiefdoms

2

severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous

2

malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp

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deep-rooted; ingrained

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relaxing; relaxation

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two o'clock

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period of time; time slot; time zone

4

hydration; rehydration; to hydrate; to rehydrate; to moisturize

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to order; to command; to appoint

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on and after; from ... onward; since

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jujitsu (martial art); jiujitsu; jujutsu

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Nippon Kempo; Nihon Kempo; Japanese martial art

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base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag

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overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view

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demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance

1

practical skill

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study time

1

strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses

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individual; one by one; separate; each

3

special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity

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to hit each other; to exchange blows; to fight

1

way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment

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ancient Japanese martial arts

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high-pitched; shrill

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great difference; major mistake

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to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute

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frightening (of the future); worrying; scary; ominous; portentous

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what's the best thing to do?; what to do?

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then; and (then); in that case; if so

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pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance

3

referral fee; introduction fee

2

resolute; determined; bold

2

apologies for the crude food

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survival knife

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hand-to-hand combat

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practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis

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argument; discussion; dispute; controversy

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to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)

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lecture

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himself; he himself

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totally willing; fully motivated

1

with a whack; with a thump; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; vacantly; blankly

3

impassioned speech; fervent speech

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impossible to do (although wants to)

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English (language)

2

to walk away; to walk off

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to knock down; to knock off

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technique; art; skill; move

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facing upward

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fist fight

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