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out of character; unlike one

3

tinnitus; ringing in the ears

1

special someone; special person; precious one; significant other

2

before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing

3

to look down on; to make light of

1

to think too much; to be over-concerned

2

cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss

1

energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life

1

heavy drinker

1

in front of your nose; right next to you; tip of one's nose

1

concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...

2

to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return

1

to be rich (in); to abound (in); to be abundant (in); to be rich; to be wealthy

1

shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency

1

autumn, season of good appetite

1

shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly

1

high-capacity; high-volume

1

ball-point pen

2

to be away from home; to be out of the house

1

distant; cold; formal

2

skillful handling of a kitchen knife

2

in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see

1

finely chopped (cooking)

1

finely cut strips (of vegetables); shredded vegetables

1

craftsmanship; artisanal

1

to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return

3

nine gates; winning hand composed of 1-1-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-9-9 of the same suit plus one additional tile of the same suit

1

to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label

1

mizu yōkan; soft adzuki-bean jelly

5

to one's heart's content or satisfaction

1

lactic acid

1

calf

1

each encampment; strong (wind); fierce; intermittent

3

doorknob; door knob; door handle

3

runner

1

minor business

3

steamed yōkan; steamed adzuki-bean jelly

1

indoor; inside the room

4

key; mode (in gagaku); time; tempo; meter (of a poem); metre; style

1

dresser; dressing table; vanity table

1

tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings

1

to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

2

for work; in a manner related to work

1

close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)

2

along the wall

1

to install; to equip; to mount; to fix (in place); to set up

1

(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze

1

hanging banner; hanging screen; curtain

2

Buddhist temple; religious building; church; cathedral

1

antiquity; ancient times; bygone days; former times

1