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n. 吐き気 the feeling of sickness in the stomach by an urge to vomit; strong aversion; disgust


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n. 宿敵 someone seeking revenge; source of harm or ruin; opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome


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n. ニックが shallow notch, cut, or indentation on an edge or a surface; an exact point or critical moment


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n. 初心者 beginner; person new to a field or activity


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n. ニュアンス a subtle or slight degree of difference; a small difference in meaning


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n. 不快 fertile or green spot in a waste or desert


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n. 犯罪 act of causing anger, displeasure, or affront; transgression of the law; attacking or assaulting


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n. 開始 beginning or early stages; offensive against an enemy


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n. 相手 contestant; someone who offers opposition


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n. 光 tendency to expect the best possible outcome; belief that the universe is improving and good will win over evil


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