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This guide is for the American Version of the game released in Sep. of 2004.
Note: This guide DOES NOT list where the items are, it only lists the King's
item descriptions which can be found in the inventory within the game.
June 15, 2005
Version 1.0
Table of Contents
1. Intro/Contact Info
2. Items In Alphabetical Order
3. Legal
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1. Intro/Contact Info
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This FAQ will soley list all of the Item Descriptions that the King says about
each item in the inventory list. Some of them are quite funny and amusing. I
hope you enjoy this faq.
A little about me: Name is Vix...I'm a chick who loves video games. Feel
free to contact me anytime...
AIM: VixDieselJr
E-mail: VixDiesel@aol.com
Website: http://vix.250free.com/katamaridamacy.html
KD Message Board: http://s9.invisionfree.com/Katamari_Damacy/
Also Note: A BIG, BIG, BIG Thanks goes to Fynarra/D. Gwenne for sending me her
huge list of item descriptions to fill in the blanks in mine.
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2. Items In Alphabetical Order
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"All You Can Eat"
- Looks like you can eat all you want in this place. Better eat a lot then!
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"Beware of Bears"
- Says to beware of bears, but doesn't say how.
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"Bulbul" Sign
- After construction is finished this building will be called by a cute name.
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"Don't Rush Out"
- He says not to jump out onto the road, but he is doing exactly that!
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"Experience"
- This is pronounced "tai". Combined with "ken", this means "to experience".
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"In"
- This is pronounced "ken". Like many kanji, it has many different meanings.
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"Katamari" Sign
- This is the Japanese kanji for "Katamari". We have trouble writing kanji…
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"New" Sign
- This says "New".
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"No Parking" Sign
- A sign that says you can't park here!
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"No Stealing Cows"
- This says not to steal cows, but it doesn't say you can't eat them.
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"No Swimming" Sign
- Only humans aren't allowed to swim here.
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"No Trespassing"
- It's possible to cross over, but it's probably not a very good idea.
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"On Sale" Banner
- You can buy everything very cheap, except for this banner.
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"Over 1.5m" Sign
- You can't get through until you're over 1.5m. You can manage.
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"Over 10cm" Sign
- You can't get through until you're over 10cm. That should be nothing.
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"Over 12m" Sign
- You must be bigger than 12m to pass here.
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"Over 20cm" Sign
- You can't get through until you're over 20cm. We see no problem with that.
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"Over 3m" Sign
- You must be bigger than 3m to pass here. Easy, eh?
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"Over 45cm" Sign
- You can't get through until you're over 45cm. That's not so hard.
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"Over 50cm" Sign
- You can't get through until you're over 50cm. Easy as pie.
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"Over 5m" Sign
- You can't get through until you're over 5m. That's not easy.
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"Over 60m" Sign
- You must be bigger than 60m to pass here.
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"Progress"
- This is pronounced "chu". This means "middle" or "during". How confusing!
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"Town" Sign
- This says "Town".
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"Under Development"
- This sign indicates that there will be new houses built here.
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"You Are Here"
- This sign says you are here.
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#2 Pencil
- When you get stuck during exams, roll it around and try to guess the answer.
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10 Yen Coin
- Some of these have jagged edges. Most don't.
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10th Step
- Rarely seen by ninth. No relationship with the first at this distance.
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2nd Step
- The son of the top one. He worries that he might be fat.
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3 Ladies-in-Waiting
- There are three of them in the set. Triplets perhaps?
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3rd Step
- The brother of the second. He wants to be second, but he has no chance.
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4th Step
- Sister of the third. Bothered by many brothers.
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5 Yen Coin
- People believe this will bring them good luck.
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500 Yen Coin
- The heaviest and most valuable coin.
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5th Step
- Brother of the fourth step. Sometimes he is the lowest one.
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6th Step
- Cousin of the fifth. He doesn't want to go, but he is called often.
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7th Step
- Second cousin of the sixth. He wants to challenge himself. But sixth is
sixth.
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8th Step
- A friend of the seventh. He wanted to work alone, but failed…
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9th Step
- An acquaintance of the eighth. He is rarely called. So mostly he takes a
nap in storage.
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9-Volt Battery
- It's hard to find a shop that sells these.
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Abalone Diver
- She dives down and then comes up again. Has she dropped something in the
ocean?
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Abalone Island
- Apparently a rare type of cat lives on this island.
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AC Condenser
- A machine that makes breeze and noise. Sometimes it gets too hot, so be
careful.
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Accident Notice
- The number on this sign should be smaller for a happy life.
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Ace
- He loves staring into the mirror. Always wants to look good to others, but
no one is actually watching.
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Advertising Balloon
- It advertises various products, but you have to look up to see it.
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Air Freshener
- Absorbs bad smells and releases good smells.
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Airplane
- A flying vehicle. This type can't even transform or fight…
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Airport
- Airplanes need a long run-up before they can take off. This is huge!
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Airport Terminal
- Many airplanes gather here. Make sure you take the right one!
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Alarm Clock
- Use this to set a wake up time. You had better wake up when it rings.
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Algae Ball
- Sort of like a katamari, however this is a living thing.
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Alpinist
- It's good manners to say hello to other climbers.
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American Guy
- He loves the U.S., but he likes Japan just as much.
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Ammonite
- A shell fossil from a long time ago. Unfortunately you can't put this in
soup.
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Anchor
- Thrown off boats to stop the boat from drifting. Make sure it is attached
first.
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Anchor Island
- People say that pirates hid their treasure here a long time ago.
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Anglerfish Island
- This island is a paradise for coral. There are no convenience stores and
such on this island.
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Ant
- These little guys work harder than humans.
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Antenna
- A big stick used to catch invisible waves. Never sure if it is catching
them or not!
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Apartment Building
- This condo has strict rules. People can't hang their laundry outside.
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Apple
- A nice red fruit. Apparently eating one of these every day keeps doctors
away.
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Appliance Billboard [Huge]
- An ad for a place where you can buy electric appliances.
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Appliance Billboard [Small]
- Just because you see this doesn't mean you will want to buy electrical
appliances.
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Aqua Crayon
- An aqua blue crayon. Good for drawing water.
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Arcade Machine
- People can play fun games with this. Please don't hit it.
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Arrow
- It doesn't work if you throw this.
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Axe
- A tool used to cut down trees. It's very heavy.
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B Pencil
- You can sharpen both ends. But it's harder to hold and runs out faster.
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Baby Turtle
- It's so dramatic to watch this baby make its way to the ocean.
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Backpack
- You can put many things inside, but the stuff at the bottom will be hard to
get out.
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Balance Beam
- Difficult to balance on, yet some people run and do tricks on it!
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Balancing Toy
- A child's toy. No matter how far it leans, it tries to stand up straight
again.
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Bale of Rice
- The contents can't be seen, but from the name, it must be rice.
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Ball Race
- He's doing his best to roll all by himself, but would love to have company.
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Ball Toss Basket
- To play, try to put small balls in the basket. Only used once a year.
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Balloon Man
- He wants to fly with many balloons, but he hasn't really thought about
landing…
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Balloon Shop
- A shop that sells balloons. All they do is inflate, so the work is easy.
Good for making funny voices, too!
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Balloon Shop Sign
- This is too heavy to fly.
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Ballpoint Pen
- Press the top and a very small katamari pops out.
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Bamboo Blind
- Blinds that block out sunlight while letting in air.
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Bamboo Broom
- Sweep the ground and gather trash. Some people flew with these a long time
ago.
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Bamboo Fence
- A very oriental fence.
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Bamboo Sword
- A weapon made from bamboo, so it's not very sharp.
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Banana
- You don't need to be a monkey to eat this.
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Banana Bunch
- People usually don't eat these all at once.
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Bank Sign
- People don't start to save money just by seeing this.
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Barbell
- A heavy bar with iron weights. Makes people yell when they lift it.
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Barber's Pole
- These stripes re going upwards forever. Kind of trippy.
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Barbershop
- The place you go to get a hair cut. There are many old magazines here.
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Barbershop Sign
- A place you can have your hair cut. You have to pay for it though.
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Barn
- A place you can put things. You can also live here if you like.
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Barrel
- People used to put water inside it to bring aboard ships for long journeys.
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Barrier
- Somehow they have the same pattern at the construction site.
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Base
- This poor thing is always being stepped on or kicked.
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Baseball
- Hit this with a stick and get some points.
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Baseball Bat
- A wooden stick used for playing baseball. No other use recommended.
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Baseball Cap
- Often worn when not playing baseball. It's fashionable to wear your
favorite team's cap.
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Baseball Field Sign
- The name of the field is written, as well as ads for the nearby shopping
center.
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Bathhouse
- We would love to take a refreshing bath here!
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Bathhouse Curtain
- There appear to be 2 entrances: one is for men and the other is for women.
Best not use the wrong one!
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Batter
- He can't hold onto his bat when he swings. Everyone stays away from him.
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Battery
- A big battery. Not many places you can use this.
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Beach Umbrella (Blue/Yellow)
- People use this to mark their territory on the beach.
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Beach Umbrella (Red/Yellow)
- An umbrella used to hide from the sun. It looks too big to carry around
easily.
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Beachball
- Blow it up and play with it at the beach.
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Bear Carving
- It doesn't eat only fish, but fish are always attached to it.
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Bear Cub
- Although still only a cub, this bear is very strong. Be careful!
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Bear Cub Statue
- It must have been a very famous bear to have a statue made of it!
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Bear-Man
- There is a man inside. He doesn't appear to have been eaten by a bear.
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Beetle Fight
- These fight with their jaws and horns. It's a serious contest.
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Beige Crayon
- A flesh colored crayon. Really good for drawing people.
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Benchwarmer
- His home field is always taken over by other events.
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Bicycle [Blue]
- We are too large to ride on this.
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Bicycle [Red]
- Very useful for traveling short distances. You can't go backwards though!
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Big Bear
- Understands when you are playing dead. It just sympathizes and lets you go.
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Big Crown
- A large crown. It looks gorgeous, but actually it is quite uncomfortable.
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Big Dung Beetle
- The dung seems to be the only big thing here.
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Big Guy
- His belly is getting bigger and bigger.
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Big Hot Air Balloon
- Heat the air inside of the balloon to make it fly. Probably not a good
idea to heat it up too much.
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Big Iceberg
- This will melt someday, but it will take a very long time.
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Big Kokeshi
- Now you have to find somewhere to put this.
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Big Pear
- Very big, but too watery. Fills you up though.
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Big Pylon
- This is quite big. It's not too difficult to collect this.
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Big Rock
- This stone says it took a long time to become this size. Nobody's
listening.
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Big Takoyaki
- The octopus inside must be very big. Some people just love eating this.
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Big Tree
- It looks very hard to climb up such a huge tree.
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Big Turnip
- A big radish that is very hard to pull out. Don't hurt your back by
pulling this.
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Big Watermelon
- A big watermelon. Of course there will be heaps of seeds.
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Biker Flag
- A biker gang symbol. It's important to them, but no one else cares.
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Bikini Girl
- She wants to go on an adventure this summer
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Binoculars
- You can only see through this when you put in some money.
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Birdcage
- House for a pet bird. This protects her from curious cats.
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Bird's Nest
- Birds make this little house for their chicks.
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Birthday Cake
- A delicious cake you eat on birthdays. People put candles on it. You
shouldn't eat the candles though…
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Black Cat
- Said to bring bad luck if it crosses in front of you.
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Black Crayon
- A black crayon. Good for drawing the night sky.
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Black Rock
- A dark stone, but still the same a all the other stones. Nothing to see
here.
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Black Sheep
- This kind sheep helps people sleep by being counted.
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Blackboard Eraser
- Bash two of these together to make a cloud of white smoke!
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Black-Tailed Gull Is.
- They say that 2 really famous samurai fought on this island.
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Blowfish
- Very delicious fish, but very poisonous! Licensed cook required!
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Blowfish Ad Balloon
- This can't be eaten. It's not poisonous, either.
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Blowfish Restaurant
- A place you can eat delicious blowfish. Risky, and very expensive!
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Blue Chalk
- This is not used very often, so it's still very long.
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Blue Crab
- Very delicious looking blue crab.
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Blue Crayon
- A blue crayon. Good for drawing sky and ocean.
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Blue Girl
- She can't lose her pure heart.
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Blue Morning Glory
- A very cool color.
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Blue Oil Drum
- A white stripe on blue. Still no idea what is inside though…
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Blue Ornament
- A shiny blue ball. See many different colors from different angles.
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Blue Sock
- Makes good presents in winter. Holey ones are still not cool.
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Boat
- It's better to ride this with your date. Much better.
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Boat Rental Sign
- They just rent boats. So you need to bring them back.
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Boathouse
- This is not a yacht. It's a house for yachts.
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Boiler Room
- This is where the hot water comes from. Those pesky cousins will be upset
if the water is only lukewarm…
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Bonito
- This fish has some soft parts, and is very delicious.
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Bonsai
- People spend years trimming and growing these. Very few people understand
why it's fun…
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Bonsai Display
- Place to display bonsai. It's always under attack by balls or cats.
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Bookstand
- This stand holds books. That is all.
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Bookstore
- A place that sells books. Most people just stand around and read.
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Bookstore Sign
- There is always at least one bookstore in town.
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Boombox
- Can play both cassettes and CDs. It can even record music.
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Boot
- Looks like a show. But obviously too small to wear. But still too big for
the Prince!
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Bowling Alley
- A place where people have fun rolling a ball. Isn't rolling balls fun?
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Bowling Pin
- The more that fall over, the higher your score. But you can't throw many
balls.
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Boy
- He is the boss among neighborhood kids, but he can't win against his mom.
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Boy's Backpack
- A backpack for male elementary school students.
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Boy's Graffiti
- Most kids love dinosaurs. Some adults do, too.
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Bread Loaf
- Provided as food at school.
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Breakwater Block [4 Prongs]
- Very oddly shaped boulder left by the sea.
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Breakwater Block [6 Prongs]
- This is too big for a game of jacks, but a lot of marine live lives here.
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Bream Building
- The height varies for no particular reason.
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Brick
- Build a house with these and be safe from wolves.
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Briefcase
- People with jobs carry these. IF you forget to bring it, your family will
deliver it for you.
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Briefs
- Some people like to wash these separately.
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Brine Building
- Head office building for a large company. Not many people have seen the
CEO around recently.
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Broom
- A tool used to move dust from one place to another.
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Brown Crayon
- A brown crayon. Good for drawing ground, trees, and hair.
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Bubble Island
- Everything is rolled in, so there's nothing left on this island anymore.
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Bucket
- It can also be used as a musical instrument.
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Bucket [with lid]
- A box for inflammable trash. Don't burn other trash though!
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Bug Spray
- Used to kill bugs. Don't mistake it for hair spray!
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Bulldog
- A scary looking dog. It will bark at anyone that it sees.
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Bulldozer
- A powerful car that goes ahead, no matter what is in the way. Don't park
in front of this!
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Bullhorn
- You can pound on it or yell through it. Synchronize yelling for better
effect.
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Bundle
- Contents are usually tea, seaweed, and sunflowers.
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Bungalow
- In much demand during vacation seasons. Some find love here, some don't.
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Bunny Slipper
- Cute animal shaped slipper. Too cute to step on?
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Buoy
- If you swim past this sign, you will hear a whistle. That'll be the
lifeguard guy…
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Burglar
- He wants to be stealthy, but he looks so obvious. What a fool!
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Burglar Mask
- Used by robbers and thieves! Don't do this or you will be caught!
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Bus
- A car which carries people. It runs on a strict schedule, and will not
wait for you.
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Bus Stop [Shelter]
- Place where you wait for buses. You can relax in here.
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Bus Stop [Sign]
- Wait here to get on the bus. The place you get off is different.
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Businessman [Brown Suit]
- He is able to sleep on the train, even while standing.
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Businessman [Grey Suit]
- He is supposed to be at work, but mostly he sleeps in the park during the
daytime.
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Busker
- He signs on the street. Please take note of his music rather than his hair.
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Busy Momma
- She is getting larger and larger.
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Butcher Shop
- A place that sells meat. Too much meat is bad for your body, and your
wallet.
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Butcher Sign
- Makes you hungry just by looking at it.
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Butcher's Knife
- If you hold this and make a scary face, people will run away.
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Butter
- You can spread this on bread to make it taste even better.
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Butterfly Specimens
- Some people collect butterflies and stick them on this board. They won't
fly anymore…
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Button
- Usually attached to clothes, but often falls off.
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Cabbage
- Very hard to make smaller just by peeling. The center doesn't taste so
good.
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Cabinet
- Someone's cash stash is hidden in here.
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Café
- A place where people drink tea and coffee. A little expensive.
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Cage
- Used to carry circus animals. Nice view, but not very comfortable.
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Cake Shop
- Cake shop with a cool-sounding foreign name. That's how they decided to
name the shop.
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Cake Shop Sign
- He looks very proud, but he's not the one who makes the cakes.
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Calculator
- Small but smart. Answers difficult questions immediately.
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Calendar
- We always count the number of public holidays for the coming month.
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Calf
- Wants some milk from its mother, but people take all the milk before it can
drink!
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Calico Cat
- A cat that just got a nice fish to eat.
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Calligraphy
- Those written at New Year's are a bit longer. Seems hard to write though.
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Camp Fire
- People sit around this at night and tell stories. Also good for toasting
marshmallows.
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Camping Tent
- A place where you can sleep when you are camping. Very exciting!
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Candy
- How many people can keep sucking on this till it's completely gone?
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Candy Store
- A place that sells candy. But this is not made from candy.
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Candy Store Sign
- There appears to be various kinds of sweets. Make sure to brush your teeth.
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Canned Curry
- There seems to be spicy stuff inside. Good with rice.
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Canned Mackerel
- There appears to be fish inside. The fish may not be alive.
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Canned Pineapple
- There appears to be fruit inside, along with super-sweet syrup.
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Car Ad
- An ad for a company that sells cars. Too expensive for kids.
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Car Wash
- A machine to wash cars. Don't try to take a shower in here!
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Caramel
- Chewy candy. It melts in your mouth before you know it.
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Caramel Box
- Nothing inside except for caramels.
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Cardboard Box
- It seems that this empty box was kept for later use.
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Cardboard Carton
- The white stuff inside makes a nasty, squeaky noise when they rub against
each other.
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Cargo Container [Blue]
- You won't turn blue after going into this box.
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Cargo Container [Green]
- This can carry a lot of cargo. Sometimes people hide inside, too.
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Cargo Container [Red]
- All sorts of things can be put inside, not just red things.
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Cargo Ship
- If they find a stowaway, the Captain will decide what to do.
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Caricature
- Kids' drawings of their dads. They don't look anything like them, but the
dads love them anyway.
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Carp
- A fish that swims up waterfalls. They say it will become a dragon one day.
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Carp Streamer
- A bit lonely by itself, so you should put other decorations out.
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Carport
- A roof that protects cars from rain, wind, and bird droppings!
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Carrot
- Horses get excited and run faster if you put this in front of them.
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Cash Register
- Shops put their money in this. People get upset if the operator is slow.
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Cassette Tape
- Seems to hold sound. No sound once the black thing gets cut.
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Ceiling Light
- A way to brighten a room. They are not UFOs.
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Cell Phone
- Device used to talk to people from far away. Be careful where you use it.
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Chalk
- Used to write on the blackboard. If you space out too much in class, this
may come flying towards you!
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Champion's Belt
- Only champions can wear this. There are many different kinds.
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Check Book
- A book filled with numbers. People smile or cry reading this book. It must
be a very good novel.
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Cheese
- There are many different types. Some are very smelly. We love the cheese
used on pizza.
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Cheesecake
- Cake with cheese in it. Sounds gross, but it is actually quite good! This
shape seems familiar…
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Cherries
- We heard there are people who can tie these in a knot using only their
tongue!
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Cherry Tree
- Crows are trying to eat these. Be careful.
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Cherry Tree [Pink]
- The flowers on this tree bloom in spring. Very popular in Japan.
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Chestnut
- Make sure to remove the spikes first! Then remove the final layer to get to
the delicious center!
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Chick
- Looks totally different when it grows up. Still too small to eat…
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Chicken
- People eat these, and their eggs, too! They have very tough lives.
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Chief Driller
- He loves drilling and making holes. His voice shakes when he talks and
drills at the same time.
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Chinese Bowl
- Bowl for ramen noodles. Can be very hot. Be careful!
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Chinese Cabbages
- These are very cheap, but it's difficult to use them all.
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Chocolate [Blue Wrapper]
- It says "Light". But since it's actually chocolate, it doesn’t matter.
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Chocolate [Green Wrapper]
- Oh good! It's really chocolate!
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Chocolate [Unwrapped]
- Eating too many of these causes spots to appear on human kid's faces!
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Chocolate Cake
- A cake covered with chocolate. Scrumptious!
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Chopper 1
- A motorcycle that's more about looks and noise than performance.
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Chopper 2
- Common sense didn't build this thing.
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Chopper 3
- This is very uncomfortable to ride. But that is not really the point.
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Chopsticks
- Why are these called chopsticks? And why are they so difficult to use?
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Chubby Fisherman
- He is a businessman, but he always skips work and goes fishing.
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Chubby Housewife
- The bigger she gets, the more powerful she becomes!
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Cinder Block
- Very heavy. Pile them up to create a wall.
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Cinema Marquee
- Billboard for new movies. Sometimes it is really over exaggerated…
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Circus Arch
- People get excited as they walk through this gate.
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Circus Balloon
- This advertises the circus.
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Circus Sign
- This doesn't mean that their elephant helps you to move.
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Circus Site
- There used to be a circus here. Looks like it fell prey to a katamari.
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Clapper Board
- Actors start acting when you clap this. They stop when you clap this as
well.
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Clay
- It can be molded into any shape. We wonder what it tastes like?
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Clay Stove
- This is for cooking your food. Very smoky, so you'd better take it outside.
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Clock Pedestal
- Classes are longer than in elementary school, so it won't chime as often.
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Closed Box
- Probably full of junk.
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Cloud
- Unfortunately you can't ride on this.
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Clown
- He looks funny and does funny things. It's his job to be funny.
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Cockle Island
- There is nothing really special about this island.
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Coconut Crab
- A crab with strong claws. It doesn't look anything like a coconut at all…
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Coffee (Can)
- Wakes you up, but tastes a little bitter.
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Coffee Milk
- It feels good to drink this after you get out of the bath.
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College
- A school for almost adults. Most of them finished puberty already.
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Colombo
- He dislikes summer because of his thick body hair. He and Lalala are
mutually attracted.
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Color TV
- View many programs by switching channels. There are not any real little
people in here.
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Combine Harvester
- Used to collect grain. Much faster than using a sickle.
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Comic
- There are many interesting stories inside. You have to buy the next volume
to find out how it ends.
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Compact
- A bit smaller and very maneuverable.
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Company Sign
- Company billboard. Don't get too close to read this.
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Compass
- The mysterious pointer inside will always point to one direction.
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Concrete Cover
- If you drop a ball down here you can open it. You need to use both hands
though. It's heavy!
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Connecting Bridge
- It's just a matter of time before this bridge falls off.
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Construction Entrance
- Only construction vehicles can get in or out. It's very dangerous to play
here.
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Construction Fence
- You will get shouted at if you cross this.
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Construction Guy
- He has many useful gadgets in his pocket.
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Control Tower
- People inside tell pilots what to do so they don't crash into each other.
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Convenience Store
- This type of store is open 24-7, sells many things, and always has teenagers
hanging out front.
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Convenience Store [Sign]
- Bathroom seekers get happy when they find this place.
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Cookie
- There appears to be many different types of this sweet snack.
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Cookie Sandwich
- There is sweet stuff sandwiched in the middle! So sweet!
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Cookie Tin
- There are many different types of cookies inside. Take them before they
disappear.
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Cooler
- A box that keeps stuff cold. Very useful when going out.
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Copy Machine
- This can make the same thing again and again, but it takes only paper.
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Coral Building
- There are many windows. It must be hard to clean them all.
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Coral Island
- A guy named Robinson lived on this island a long time ago, but it's empty
now.
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Corner Store
- A shop that sells drinks and candy.
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Court Musician [Drum]
- They shout a lot when they hit the drums.
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Court Musician [Flute]
- They play the flue and are necessary to make a fun party.
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Cow Pylon
- There is no special reason for having this pretty moo cow pattern.
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Cow Umbrella
- Umbrella with a pretty cow pattern. You need this when it's raining milk!
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Cow Vending Machine
- This cool machine only sells milk. It seems quite popular!
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Cow-Man
- There seems to be a man inside. Unfortunately, he can't make milk.
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Cowshed
- A place where many cows life. Very smelly!
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Crane
- Able to pick up big and heavy things. May not be good for picking up small
things.
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Crane
- You shouldn't drive this thing if you are angry or upset.
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Crane (L)
- This is tougher than it looks. This can pick up almost anything.
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Crane Scaffold [Short, Solid]
- It doesn't get any attention, but without it, the crane couldn't do its
work.
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Crane Scaffold [Tall]
- It's like a house that you put a giant machine on top of. There are no
walls so you can't live there.
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Cranky Guy
- He is as scary as he looks. So don't make him angry.
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Crayon Box
- There are many different colored crayons inside. Don't drop them all over
the floor.
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Cream Puff
- There is sweet cream inside. It's fun to squeeze out the cream.
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Cream Puff Ad
- Pretty girls get hungry when they see this.
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Crocodile
- A scary animals that lives in rivers. Better run away when you see one.
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Croissant
- Sweet French bread that falls apart when you try to eat it. Delicious with
butter and jam!
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Crow
- A smart bird that likes shiny things.
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Crown
- A crown worn by great men. It's just placed on the head, so it falls off
when running.
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Cruise Ship
- A very large and luxurious ship. Just look out for icebergs.
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Cubby
- He plans to do many things when he grows up.
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Cuckoo
- This bird is so shy that it comes out only every hour.
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Cuckoo Clock
- When the bell rings, the bird inside gets surprised and pops out!
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Cucumber
- Often eaten pickled, it tastes good raw as well.
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Cucumber Plant
- These may be shaped funny, but they are very healthy for you.
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Cup and Ball
- Fun to try and put the ball on top. The string seems to be necessary.
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Curry Ad
- Apparently it's so spicy that this little kid is shock.
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Cushioned Chair
- A palm reader sits here.
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Cute Cow
- This cow got this pattern by accident. People pay extra attention to it
now.
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Cutting Board
- People use this when they cut food.
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Cuttlefish Island
- Dinosaurs live on this island. They're big and scary!
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Cymbal Monkey
- Wind the spring to make this toy move.
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Dad's Rice Bowl
- A bowl for dad. A little bigger, but mom decides what goes in it.
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Daikon Radish
- It's very white. You shouldn't tell a lady she has legs this color.
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Daikon Radishes
- You can buy these for a reasonable price.
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Dairi Doll
- He always sits on the top level. He must be the groom.
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Dairy Cow
- Many people love milk from this cow.
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Dandelion
- A cute yellow flower that grows just about everywhere due to its long roots.
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Dangling Boy
- He is holding on for as long as he can.
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Daruma
- Use this when you really want to win something. It brings good luck.
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Daughter's Bowl
- A bowl for girls. Good for dieting. Just don't go for seconds.
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Deer Head
- The other part must have run away.
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Deer Scare
- Moves up and down from the weight of the water. It sounds nice, too!
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Delivery Guy
- Great technique is needed to deliver things safely.
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Deluxe Fridge
- It has many specialized drawers, so be careful what you put in each one.
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Demo Island
- You can play for free, but they won't fix anything if there's a "technical
issue".
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Dentist Sign
- A dentist sign. Not everyone's favorite place.
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Desk Lamp
- This attracts bugs, but its main purpose is unknown.
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Detergent
- Powder for washing your clothes.
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Diamond Ring
- The hardest rock on Earth is on it. People give these at weddings.
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Diary
- A book in which you write what happens to you that day. Many people stop
writing in it soon after they start…
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Dictionary
- You can look up words with this. Who crossed out all the bad words? Mom?
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Die
- Used for making important decisions. For some reason the number one is red.
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Dipp
- He lives for attention and goes clubbing with Peso every night.
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Dish Rag
- This smells bad after being used.
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Dishwashing Liquid
- Liquid used to wash dirty dishes. You can't drink this though.
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Display Menu
- It's very helpful to look at the menu before you enter.
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Display Stand
- You can put anything you like here, except naughty things.
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Diver
- He must come up to the surface at some point.
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DIY Dad
- He likes to make or fix things on the weekend, for no particular reason.
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Dog with Fleas
- Scratches itself too much, so it has to wear this silly flea collar.
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Dogfood Bowl
- A dish to put pet food in. Use it for both solid and liquid food.
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Doggy
- It has clothes on, but it really doesn't care.
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Doghouse
- Where doggies live.
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Doi Residence
- The people in this house feed stray cats. That's why there are so many cats
around here.
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Door
- When it's closed, you have to climb in the window. What a pain.
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Double Punk
- They look like brothers, but they are not related.
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Dove Statue
- It is the symbol for peace, but it doesn't seem to know that!
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Dragon Statue
- Looks really Chinese, but there are no dragons left in China now.
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Drainboard
- You need to clean this regularly.
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Drawbridge
- This connects the islands. Sometimes when big ships pass, it splits open.
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Drawer
- Pull it out if you need something. Careful not to pull too far or your toes
won't be happy.
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Dried Kelp
- This is not for tanning yourself.
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Dried Squid
- Thin and hard. Obviously it's dry. People eat it with some drinks.
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Driller
- Will make a big hole in the wall and keep on going.
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Drink
- Put a straw in the top and suck. If you blow, you get bubbles.
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Drink Crate
- There's a big difference in weight when these are full and when these are
empty.
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Drink Sign
- There are so many different drinks!
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Drugstore
- A place that not only sells medication, but many other useful things.
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Drugstore Sign
- You need to see a doctor first before you can get medicine.
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Duckling
- A duck has nothing to be ashamed of even if it doesn't grow up to be a swan.
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Duct
- Used for some other purpose, however kids love playing in these.
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Dung Beetle
- Rolls cow dung and makes it bigger. We feel a little rivalry here.
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Dust Pan
- Gather some garbage and take it somewhere else.
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Dustbin
- People put daily garbage in this. Better separate it for recycling.
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Dynamometer
- Measures the power of your grip. Using both hands is not fair.
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Eagle
- The King of birds. Some are bald and some are not.
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Eel Building
- There are so many similar buildings. We are not sure which is which.
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Egg