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n. どん底 the lowest point; point on sphere opposites zenith diametrically


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n. 降霊術 belief in magical spells to produce unnatural effects; the communicating with spirits of dead ones to predict future


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n. 造語 new or newly invented word or phrase


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n. 新生児 newborn infant, especially one less than four weeks old


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n. ネオン a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses


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n. ニッチは small concavity; a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it


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a. 何の変哲もない dull and uninteresting; lacking distinct or individual


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v. 難読 confuse; muddle; cause confusion; make needlessly complex


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n. 憎悪 strong dislike, contempt, or aversion; hatefulness; disrepute


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a. 主権 having total knowledge; knowing everything


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