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to speak frankly; to put things bluntly

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a period (of time)

2

famous; fame

1

half a year; six months

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disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding

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June; sixth month of the lunar calendar

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November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar

2

unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy

3

furniture

2

narrow margin; slim margin

1

win; victory

1

remaining silent; keeping secret

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question mark

2

abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping

3

file

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being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image (in film and TV)

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Cup Noodles

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commercial (radio, TV, etc.); ad; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial

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bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh

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manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour

2

completely disregarding

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and; thereupon; because of that

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to do together; to share; to participate in

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two people using the same (vehicle) (often two on a bike)

1

is it?; isn't it?; be; is

2

vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude

1

large sketchbook used during TV filming to notify the cast of special stage direction, relay messages, etc.; cue card; crib sheet; cheat sheet

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learning ability

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poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby

1

to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)

1

lack of individuality or personality

2

unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive

1

to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)

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rare (or peculiar) animal

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fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown

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originally; by nature; from the start

3

sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen

2

typhoon; hurricane

1

invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)

4

true value; real worth

1

to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up

1

fire; conflagration

1

quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument

1

disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing

1

delay; putting off; procrastination

1

had better ...; had better not ...

6

wind and waves; strife; discord; dissension

1

character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)

5

on the occasion of; at the time of

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to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on

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