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suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly

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to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.

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eardrum; tympanic membrane

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thin (type); slim; flat

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shameless; infamous; disgraceful

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clothes

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writing paper; stationery; notepaper

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poem

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in succession; in an endless stream; continuing without pause or interruption

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to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire

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free translation; liberal translation

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judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal

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seeing someone off and later welcoming them back; taking someone to and fro

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escalation

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evening dress

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going into battle; departure for the front; appearing (in a match); starting an election campaign

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rank (of troops); file; column; formation

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abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance

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artistic activities

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inspiration

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anonymity; using an assumed name

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to object; to protest; to speak; to say; (arch.) hello!; (arch.) is anyone home?

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tribute

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bi (ancient Chinese artifact; flat jade or glass disc with a circular hole in the centre)

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small talk; chat; gossip

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intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex

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person that annoys or causes trouble; false alarm

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to find out

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mystery; wonder

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appalling; horrifying; dreadful; hideous; revolting; disgusting

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monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding

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original character

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to rip (someone) off; to overcharge; to ask a high price

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underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret

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Love Me, Love My Mouse

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sudden; abrupt; unexpected

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unimpressive; unimpressed

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to place one's arm around each other's shoulders; to join shoulders

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ticket machine; ticket-vending machine

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to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded

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wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject

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performing a part in one's own play; playing a musical piece that one has written; doing everything by oneself (from preparation to execution); put-up job; charade; sock-puppeting (i.e. pretending to be more than one person on the Internet)

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poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful

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Yamaguchi (city, prefecture)

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Zaitsu

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malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back

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repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring

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to incur someone's enmity

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to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be bored (with); to be unable to bear

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to tuck up (a kimono skirt); to tuck in; to make short (a story, explanation, etc.); to cut short; to abridge

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