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n.
(塩分濃度は) relative proportion of salt in a solution; the taste experience when salt is taken into the mouth


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(海苔) plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae


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a. Syn. worldly; temporal
(世俗) worldly rather than spiritual; not specifically relating to religion; lasting from century to century


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n. Syn. term
(学期) term; half a year; a period of 6 months; one of two divisions of an academic year


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(包囲) seat, especially a royal seat; throne; rank; grade; sitting before a fortified place; surrounding or investing of a place by army


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(像) sculpture representing a human or animal


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a. Syn. stable
(安定) securely in position; not shaky; not easily excited


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a. Syn. solid; stout
(ずんぐり) solid; heavy and compact in form


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v. Syn. reinforce; fortify
(強化) reinforce; fortify; make strong or increase the strength of


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a. Syn. dramatic; outstanding; remarkable
(印象) dramatic; outstanding; arresting attention and producing a vivid impression


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