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in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs

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kan (obs. unit of weight, approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); kan (obs. unit of currency, equiv. to 1000 mon in the Edo period; col. 10 mon in the Meiji period); counter for pieces of sushi; 10 points; 12 points

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to shake someone awake

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to excel; to surpass; to be superior; to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows); to be prominent; to stand out

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bitterness; bitter taste

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sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake

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freshly grated (e.g. daikon)

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daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); bad actor; lousy actor; wooden actor

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locomotor ataxia; difficulty walking or speaking (due to alcoholism, a stroke, etc.); someone with this problem

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inquiry; enquiry; question; searching; looking for

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recuperation; medical treatment

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freshly boiled (rice); freshly cooked; steaming; piping hot

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(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity; (online) comment

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warm and gentle (mood); warm glow

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light (flavor); lightly seasoned; light soy sauce; thin (porcelain, ceramic, etc.); thinly made

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easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely

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discarding; throwing away; getting rid of; dismissal (of an employee); firing; sacking

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to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree

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favorite phrase; favourite phrase; byword; something one always talks about

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film

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dozen

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brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)

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just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)

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replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching

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Manchurian elm (Ulmus laciniata)

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to appear; to start to appear; to show signs of appearing

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to feign innocence; to feign ignorance; to wipe one's mouth

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monetary offering; offertory

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box-shaped; box-type; boxy

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savings box; moneybox; piggy bank

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total (money); full amount; sum

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name (esp. on a deed, contract, work, etc.); formal name; moral duty; justification; pretext

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store; reserve; stock; savings

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dying in a fit of anger or indignation

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repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud

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the older child

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reflector board; board reflector; reflector panel; bounce board

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descendant

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psychic trauma; psychological trauma

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

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matter of concern; matter of interest

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sitting down; sitting up; sit!

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had better; is advisable

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wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel

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errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit

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tea-ceremony procedures; skill at serving tea; skill; dexterity; (arch.) you

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certainly; by all means

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earthenware pot

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rice cooker

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half-term; half-time; half period

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