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the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly

1

there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when

2

small; little; tiny

2

to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of

2

too; also; still; as before; even so; either way

1

Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty

5

to pass (examination)

7

public (institution)

3

taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)

2

(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple

2

to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)

12

smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation

1

such; like that; that sort of; very

2

way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression

1

how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way

7

what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn

2

to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for

1

isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...

5

as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

1

lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period

1

business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...

1

to recall; to remember; to recollect

1

dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing

2

to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)

2

anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case

1

go home; get out

1

this sort of; this kind of; like this; such

4

to be silent; to say nothing

4

immediately; right away; at once; instantly

2

hey; say; look

2

also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise

2

(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally

1

thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality

8

reason; pretext; motive

5

police; police officer; police station

1

consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice

1

to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant

2

to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)

1

to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

3

disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant

2

other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but

1

pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)

5

to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify

1

definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness

1

promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate

3

consequence; outcome; result; blame

1

after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.

1

we; us

3

that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that

3

answer sheet; blank answer paper; examination paper; test paper

2