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almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about

2

absorption; suction; attraction

5

unless (you do something)

1

taking no notice (of); showing no interest (in); paying no attention (to); ignoring completely

1

difference; variation; difference

2

to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate

2

communication

1

chief; main; principal; major

2

study; library; den; home office; reading room

1

membrane; film

1

to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise

1

news (from someone); letter; contact; (someone's) whereabouts; (someone's) movements

4

long period (of time)

1

demesne; estate; private land; private property

1

criminal act

1

conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation

1

border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region

3

effectively impossible

1

religious corporation; religious juridical person

14

approval; license; licence; permission

5

to become speechless; to be at a loss for words

6

prefectural governor

1

(religious) faith; belief; creed

7

judicial affairs; clerical duty (in a temple)

1

person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)

3

firm; unshakeable; resolute

1

attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness

1

district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society

1

crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against

1

bolt from the blue; great surprise

1

relevant documents; (all) the documents related (to the matter)

1

shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early

1

root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature

3

reasoning; logic; persuasion

1

strategic; strategically; from a strategic point of view

1

easy; simple; light

2

(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all

1

passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing

2

pressure; encouragement; urging; promoting

1

barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial

4

clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)

2

simple; easy; convenient; handy

1

cult

9

delineation; demarcation; drawing a line (e.g. between what's acceptable and unacceptable); (measuring) ruler

1

certain; definite; clear; credible

1

definition

2

political strength

1

interest; rights; concession

1

certification; attestation; authentication; Imperial attestation

7