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Browse and learn Japanese words organized by JLPT level
fraudulent sale of worthless land (e.g. by overstating its future value)
perception through the six senses (of sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and consciousness)
good appetite and good bowel movements
come-from-behind victory
younger woman (usu. 20-30 years old) who is physically attracted to mature older men (usu. 50-60 years old)
annual New Year's poetry reading (held at the Imperial Court)
a smile of a beautiful woman is worth a thousand pieces of gold
complete set of household goods
putting on a knowing air when one only knows the title of the book (play, etc.)
complete change of mood
stalled session of the Diet (Japanese Parliament)
full of energy
performing a part in one's own play
samurai in command of a troop of foot soldiers
everyone has his (her) own view
one's doubts being cleared away (dispelled, resolved)
contest decided by a single round (bout)
exerting oneself to the utmost, prepared to die if necessary
momentous (crucial) decision
(when) the time of need arises
brimming with health (vigor, vigour)
refusal to accept the present situation
breakthrough in the situation
dealing in rice speculating on the year's harvest before seedlings are set out
martyr
high mountains and running water
with no physical defects
investigation to determine the cause (of)
undergo a complete change
the warm feelings of people of the traditional commercial and working-class neighborhoods