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bivalve

to spend a fortune; to pay a high price

one step higher; one better; cut above; one up

awl; eyeleteer

one step lower

the two leading actors (in a play); the two star players; the two distinctive features; the two main items (attractions)

filleting a fish (into boneless left and right halves and a piece with the skeleton)

Shogi

playing with a handicap of one rook or bishop

Jocular, humorous term

photo in which its subject looks much more attractive than their usual self

leading player; prima donna; box-office star

best item one has (to show); one's sole Sunday best; one's single area of expertise

Colloquial; Jocular, humorous term; From the long-running TV show 笑点

that was a good one!; good pun!; what a stinger!; one zabuton

Food, cooking

boneless rib (esp. of pork or beef); boned rib

Proverb

there is only the thickness of the boat's planking between one and perdition; on a boat, one is only an inch or two from a watery grave

Halfway between 二枚目 and 三枚目

comedian who plays a lover's part; man who is both handsome and fun

Sumo

second highest division

folio

triptych

pickled sliced radishes

multilayered; cheeky

Sumo; Martial arts

posture in which the legs are firmly planted (in sumo and judo)

Sumo

ankle-kicking twist down

large sum of money

terraced rice fields

univalve