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best moment to take a picture; right timing (for a photograph); photo opportunity

2

to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque

1

jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point

2

click-clack; clickety-click; clicking sound; clattering sound

2

snapshot

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condition of one's stomach

1

large stage; grand stage; the big stage; grand setting

1

to get an upset stomach; to have diarrhea

1

laughingstock; object of ridicule

1

pupil in ... year; student in ... year

1

dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration

1

unworthy; unbecoming; improper

1

sweaty; sweat-drenched; covered in sweat

1

to overcut

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single room

1

stealthy footsteps; walking on tiptoe

1

business hotel; cheap but conveniently located hotel with only basic conveniences, targeted at business travellers

2

not yet fixed; undecided; pending

5

assistant

3

leading figure; influential figure; mogul

1

to pull tight; to brace; to tighten

1

bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed

1

sense of stability

2

to be plump; to be chubby

4

behind one's back

2

betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer

3

with a click; with a snap

2

neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; neighborhood; neighbourhood

3

in a bad temper; cranky; crabby

1

sender

3

properly; in a good manner; sophisticatedly; seemly; in a dignified way

1

to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam

4

and yet; though; when; in spite of

3

double-sword fencing; two-sword fencer; being skilled in two fields; (an) expert in two fields; liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes alcohol and sweets equally well

1

disciples of one's disciples

1

loss in weight (esp. body weight); weight reduction; loss in quantity; reduction of quantity

3

class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.

1

excessive; immoderate

1

to become pale; to turn pale

3

below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin

1

corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings

4

the whole world

1

naked body; nudity

4

symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity

2

surrounding at a distance

1

to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit

1

high and low; rise and fall

1

various types

1

about; concerning; related to; -ish

1

idle; bored

2