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ancestor

2

marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons

4

blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice

1

impossible dream

1

feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination

1

trudging (along); plodding; slowly and with heavy steps

1

time passes

4

to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)

1

chillingly; shiveringly; with goosebumps; uncomfortably; restlessly

3

snake; serpent; large snake

1

reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood

2

duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage

2

otherwise; or else; if not

1

to sew together

1

gradually; slowly but steadily

2

to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out

2

dizziness (from standing up too fast); orthostatic syncope; lightheadedness; vertigo

2

to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)

4

proxy; representative

2

power map; power structure; power relationships

3

balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic

4

to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate

2

to save; to leave over; to spare

1

to swarm; to gather

1

many; a lot of; a great number of; numerous

6

matter; thing; affair; circumstance

4

den of vice; rogue's den; brothel; red-light district; cluttered room

1

at this stage; at this point; (only) now

2

to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention

2

to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise

2

clattering; rattling

1

to fall in love

2

best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)

1

to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted

11

to wake; to wake up; to wear off (of drunkenness, anaesthesia, etc.); to regain consciousness; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned

2

sheet; bed sheet

1

to cling

2

to make an appeal; to urge

1

to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce

2

pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in

1

idiotic; dolt; bonehead

1

outlet (for water, gas, etc.); market (for goods); outlet; outlet (for one's feelings, energy, etc.); vent

1

sleepiness; drowsiness

1

dawn breaks; day dawns

1

lack of sleep; insufficient sleep

1

to reason; to sum up; to conclude

2

secret orders

1

to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge

1

careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous

1

nature; spontaneity; natural airhead

3