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n. バレエ a sort of theatrical representation by dancers


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a. 冗談の多い good-natured ridiculing; cleverly amusing in tone


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n. 盆 the bowl-shaped vessel, usually used for holding food or liquids


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n. 要塞 fortress; projecting part of fortification; well-fortified position


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v. ベイト let down; restrain; lessen force or intensity of; moderate


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v. 着飾らせる ornament something in showy, tasteless, or gaudy finery


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a. がっしり having much beef; of the nature of beef; resembling beef; fleshy; muscular in build; strong or muscular


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v. 悩まさ attack from all sides; trouble persistently; hem in


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v. 裏切る be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly


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a. 軽率 gay; joyous; carefree and lighthearted


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