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to be pleased; to be in a good mood

1

crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over

2

to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)

2

swan (Cygnus spp.); white-feathered bird

1

precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close

1

another thing; other things; another man's property

1

puffed up

3

after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably

2

vein (esp. in head)

3

Japan's best; number one in Japan

3

best article under heaven; peerless

2

gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)

2

Nishijin silk fabrics; Nishijin brocade

2

to carry; to bring (to a place)

1

yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar

5

long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop

1

Japanese-style confectionary store

1

wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery

8

memories; recollections; reminiscence

1

above the clouds; heaven; the Imperial Court; something unreachable; place of out of reach

1

to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)

2

no matter what; whatever you say; in the end

1

paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity

1

whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly

1

Milky Way; luminous band corresponding to the plane of the galaxy

1

to contribute; to play a part in; to have a hand in; to finance

3

to crush (with the weight of misfortune)

2

diligent; hardworking; healthy; fit; (arch.) faithful; (arch.) devoted

1

(sense of) taste; counter for food, drink, medicine, etc.

1

Japanese apricot; ume

1

lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)

3

guest of honor; guest of honour; good customer; important customer

1

laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky

1

origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity

1

unfortunately; sorry, but ...

2

neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)

1

to prowl after; to keep watch on

1

top of the foot; instep; dorsum of the foot; dorsum pedis

1

suddenly; abruptly; impulsively

1

acorn

3

spinning top

1

balancing toy

1

cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)

4

to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive

5

to clamber (up); to scale

2

to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with

2

sunburn; suntan; tan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper); yellowing

1

quarrelsome; easy to anger; quick to lose temper

1

careless; stupid; thoughtless; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent

6

flat; even; level

1