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by the window

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trivial; not amounting to much; not a big deal

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in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business

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with a grin

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to mimic; to imitate

2

full of; brimming with

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often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply

3

to beckon

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to watch intently; to stare

3

fleeing; escape

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to become hollow (with age, illness, etc.); to be scrawny; to be thin

1

to limp

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to do

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dance

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seeing; looking at

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faint smile; half smile

2

skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery

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to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance

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to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to

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to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject

1

healthy; sound; wholesome

1

the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it

1

person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager

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valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable

1

personnel selection

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to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on

1

gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying

1

effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)

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turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling

1

to experience

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(written) proposal

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to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well

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all; everything

3

loud (of a voice)

2

achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service

1

claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention

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opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring

2

to hold one's tongue; to shut up

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trivial; slight

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standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against

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at any rate; anyhow

2

to nitpick; to complain about trifles

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jūbako; multi-tiered food box

1

destruction; disruption; (application) crash

1

fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden

1

to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with

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cooperation; collaboration

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gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)

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action committee; executive committee

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head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major

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