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diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)

3

living thing; living creature; animal; life

1

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

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lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)

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to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind

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fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk

4

undisputed; entirely; perfect

1

anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever

2

distinction; favoritism; favouritism; discrimination

1

back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition

1

grim face; angry look

1

what?; what'd you say?

1

inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)

1

somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why

1

excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person

1

how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name

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(male) otaku obsessed with (female) idols

1

the five senses

1

various; varied; diverse; all sorts of

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competition rate; success rate; ratio of successful (applicants) to total applicants

1

precious; valuable

1

ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt

1

mishearing

1

neat and clean; tidy; trim

3

pure

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dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot

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nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-

1

the matter you have been talking about

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perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly

1

good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

1

introduction; presentation; referral; listing

5

(can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?

1

dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing

2

belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of

2

something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time

1

ghost; specter; spectre; apparition; phantom

1

space alien; alien; extraterrestrial being

1

width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)

1

counselling service (counseling); life matters advice service

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money

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part-time employer; place where one works part-time

1

to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)

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since then; from that time; ever since

1

a few years ago; some years back

1

code; cord; chord

1

player (of music, instrument, etc.)

1

whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly

1

the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult

1

to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise

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if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested

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