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to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate

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in order; in turn; one by one

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local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

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civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)

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revolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)

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to become scared; to have an attack of nerves; to have a yellow streak; to chicken out; to run out of courage

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to cancel; to call off

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butterfly effect (chaos theory)

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change; transformation; innovation; Reformation

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presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd

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corner; nook

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at times; occasionally

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to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)

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to jump up; to spring up

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to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)

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unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident

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won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you

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for a while; for some time; for a period

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to pat (e.g. dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle

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(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience

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full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end

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yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer

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hey!; over here!; OK; gotcha; yep

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nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown

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to roll over; to tumble; to roll about (with laughter)

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to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around

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forward-bent posture

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to have a meal; to take a meal

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miso soup

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rice bowl; tea cup; teacup

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pounded fish cake; half a slice; half a ticket; ticket stub

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to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up

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half and half; fifty-fifty

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sitting together in a circle; happy circle; harmony

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to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal

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to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten

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to escape; to run away

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tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?

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indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation

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passion; passions; (sexual) desire; craving

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control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition

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in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones

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being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other

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cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet

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fragmentary

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truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth

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claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention

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human history

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from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best

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brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed

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