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to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up

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neat (neatly); tidy; trim

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having a meal (before doing something); fortifying oneself with a meal

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smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable

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to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words

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large serving; large portion

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hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam

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if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say

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gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with vegetables

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God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; one's life; one's lifespan

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encircled flower seal (equiv. of a gold star awarded to children for good work at school)

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under ... years of age; less than ... years old

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love hotel

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child prostitution

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violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement

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crime

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criminal intimidation

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or; either ... or ...

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former convict; old offender; ex-convict; person with a criminal record

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full-time househusband; stay-at-home dad

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milk powder; baby formula

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police box; koban; alternation; alternating (current, stress, etc.)

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hobby friend; friend gained through common interests or personality

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and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident

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writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word

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no need to guess; certainly

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a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed

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to feel itchy; to itch; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager

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note (letter) left behind; will

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change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment

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normally being cold but at some prompt suddenly becoming lovestruck; hot-cold personality type

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acquaintance

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place to look (esp. when averting one's eyes)

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soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction

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to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to play; to sport; to frolic

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National Center Test for University Admissions

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application

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open day; open house; day when prospective students can visit a university

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to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited

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after school (at the end of the day)

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a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly

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to set aside

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subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge

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peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic

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school of one's (first, second) choice

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choosing; selecting; deciding (on)

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adviser; advisor

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underground spring; Hades; hell; underworld

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deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful

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alms-giving; charity; offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.); financially supporting one's favorite celebrity (by buying merchandise, attending events, etc.)

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