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standalone book (i.e. not part of an anthology, series, etc.); (book published as a) single volume; tankōbon; individual volume of a manga series

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by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing

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sealed letter

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letter; note

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art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice

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to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down

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to say (something) over one's shoulder

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to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated

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bath towel

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to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)

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to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand

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drainage; gutter; ditch

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to reinsert; to put in again; to refocus (one's mind); to renew (one's resolve); to pour again (e.g. tea); to brew afresh

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absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper

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to light up; to brighten

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chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)

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quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)

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cloth bag

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rope ladder

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middle of the night; dead of night

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to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive

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talking while standing; standing around talking

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garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area

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entrance door; front door; gateway (to a region, etc.)

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to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger

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to set a ladder up against

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ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)

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clip (paper, surgical, etc.); hairpin; hair slide; curler

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to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

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10,000 yen bill

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to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with

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amulet or talisman issued by a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple

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memo pad

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good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing

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handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph

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to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair

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sour look; surly face; pout

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10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various

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yen (currency of Japan); circle

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banknote; bill; note

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to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)

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unnatural; affected; studied; forced

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taking the initiative

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but; however; although

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to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled

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bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh

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to get damp; to get moist; to get soggy; to become humid

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spurt of blood; hot-bloodedness; hot blood; ardour

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to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)

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older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)

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