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Gairaigo Categories
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15 categories
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Food & Drink
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Open CategoryArts & Entertainment
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Open CategoryHome & Lifestyle
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Open CategorySports & Games
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Open CategoryPlaces & Environment
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Open CategoryQualities & Concepts
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Open CategoryTechnology & Media
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Open CategoryScience & Medicine
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Open CategorySociety & Institutions
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Open CategoryObjects & Tools
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Open CategoryBusiness & Work
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Open CategoryPeople & Social Life
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Open CategoryTransport & Travel
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Open CategoryExpressions & Discourse
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Open CategoryActions & Events
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