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(希少) used of armor; covered with scales, or scale like structures, as fish or reptile


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(地震) measuring instrument for detecting the intensity, direction, and duration of movements of the ground


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(ぼろぼろ) torn or worn to rage; poor; mean; ragged


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n. Syn. slot
(スロープ) long, straight, narrow cut or opening; slot; pocket


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(社会学) branch of philosophy which treats of the constitution, phenomena, and development of human society; social science


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a. Syn. complex; complicated
(洗練された) wide-ranging knowledge; complex; intellectually appealing


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n. Syn. magnificence; brilliance; grandeur
(素晴らし) magnificence; Great light or luster; brilliance; grandeur


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n. Syn. decree; law
(法令) law enacted by legislature; decree or edict, as of a ruler


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(ステーキ) slice of meat, typically beef, usually cut thick


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(堅く) restrict; become stiff or stiffer


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