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ironically enough; as irony would have it; in a nice little twist

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to go crazy (esp. of a situation or thing); to get out of hand; to end up in an extreme state

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cabinet minister

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eating together; dining together; having a meal together

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making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform

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to grow old; to age

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various; many; several

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announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known

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careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous

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punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)

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admirable; laudable

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right to speak

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to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble

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coquettish; teasing; mischievous; devilish

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to put into effect; to put into practice

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it's no joke; gimme a break!

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intangible; incorporeal; unreasonable; preposterous; absurd

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to be bound (by feelings); to be fettered (by); to be overcome (by); to be moved (by); to be touched (by)

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stingy; petty; pathetic; lovable; sweet; charming

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to regret

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July; seventh month of the lunar calendar

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headquarters; head office; main office

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carving; engraving; sculpture

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atrium; well (in building); blow-by; blow-bye; drafty; draughty

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arch; home run

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serving concurrently as; holding the additional post of

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courtyard; quadrangle; middle court

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weather; fair weather; fine weather

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performance of one's official duties

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reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with

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exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe

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temple; shrine; sanctuary

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(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will

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exiting a room

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pacification; soothing

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the ways of the world; human nature

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this place; here

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scandal; impropriety; misconduct

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detailed; clear

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highest; uppermost; topmost; oldest; eldest

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impressions; thoughts; feelings; opinions

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becoming active; increase in activity

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root; origin; source; cause; basis; foundation

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cannot suppress one's anger; cannot stomach

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capital crime; crime resulting in a death penalty

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to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going

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good offices; kind offices; services; mediation; intercession; conciliation

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rumor; rumour; gossip; report

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to be partly responsible for; to have a part in; to play a role in

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doubting; questioning; being skeptical (of)

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