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only; merely; just; at most; no more than

2

withdrawal symptoms; abstinence syndrome

1

one box

4

compensation; equivalent value; consideration

4

textbook; manual

5

last resort

1

song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry

16

virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith

1

risk

14

addict; junkie; substance abuser

2

handwriting; handwritten; hand-drawn; hand-painted

1

collection; compilation

12

to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only

4

to be possessed (by a spirit, demon, etc.); to be possessed (by an idea, delusion, etc.); to be obsessed (with)

1

at this rate

6

to write down (what someone says); to take down dictation; to take notes (e.g. of a lecture); to copy out (a text)

1

northernmost tip (point, extremity, etc.)

1

the lower classes; the masses; the common people; underclass; riffraff

6

one's social standing; one's position; one's place; one's station in life

2

if necessary

1

nausea; feeling like throwing up; feeling sick

3

diligent; hard-working; industrious

3

to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)

3

to harm one's health

10

weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration

2

protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm

15

idleness; inactivity

1

specialized; specialised; boutique

1

other people's affairs; someone else's problem

8

to do by the use of

11

to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off

2

fertile; rich; productive

1

unfair; unjust; wrongful; improper; unreasonable; unwarranted

3

at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove

2

but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just

8

to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)

3

to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)

3

way; method; means

14

taking care of one's health; recuperation; covering (with a protective material); coating; curing (concrete)

2

Ōita (city, prefecture)

1

marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons

2

to advise strongly; to insist (on something)

2

notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties

2

family a woman has married into

1

to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite

2

alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery

6

to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate

1

body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health

16

elitism; idea of being part of a chosen people

2

to feel nauseous

2