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n.
(略称は) shortening something by omitting parts of it


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v. Syn. failure; terminate
(中止) stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy


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n. Syn. profusion; richness
(豊富) great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing


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v. Syn. obtain; gain
(取得) gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system


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v. Syn. govern; supervise
(管理) govern; supervise; give or apply medications


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v. Syn. fasten; attach
(接辞) fasten; append; add on; secure to something


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v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
(疎外) cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally


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a.
(あいまい) unclear or doubtful in meaning


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v. Syn. destroy
(全滅) destroy completely; reduce to nonexistence


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n. Syn. shaft; pivot
(軸) the center around which something rotates; pivot


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