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to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)

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that's so, isn't it

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inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)

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department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category

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chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events

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to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)

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to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage

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explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend

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thereupon; shortly thereafter

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truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic

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reason; pretext; motive

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to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)

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old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)

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something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another

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to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

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to tell a lie; to fib

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ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet

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very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary

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after all; because; but; even; too; as well

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pity; compassion; mercy

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feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection

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interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)

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success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence

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liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity

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that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?

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stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone

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myself; yourself; I; me; you

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existence; being

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appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)

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to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up

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simple honesty; tactless frankness

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professional duties

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faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true

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justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation

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to make a mess of; to sacrifice; to waste

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(playing) a game of go, shogi or chess, etc.

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man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend

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by myself; in person; by oneself

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neck; head; dismissal; discharge

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to strangle; to constrict

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adds force or indicates command

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in that way; thus; so; so?

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prior investment; upfront investment

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he; she; that person; (arch.) you

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to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish

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the other day; lately; recently

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it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?

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big shot; higher-ups

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smoky; awkward; ill at ease

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seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!

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