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description of regional climate, culture, etc.

3

number of books

1

for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)

1

rental library

1

reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight

1

to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

1

last moves (in go, shogi, or chess); endgame; gathering; collecting; coming together

2

rakugo; traditional Japanese comic storytelling; comic story (told by a professional storyteller)

1

mainly; primarily

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explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling

3

gossip; idle talk; chat

1

(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when

1

riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious

2

to get information out of a person; to begin listening

1

fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification

1

scrutiny; digging into; excavation; inquiry into; enquiry into; prying

2

museum

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copybook printed from the works of old masters of calligraphy

1

abundant (grain) crop; good harvest

1

(printing) block; woodcut

1

engineer; technician

1

seal engraving

1

both; (not) either

1

peace; harmony

1

to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)

1

to open a business

1

indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)

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light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight

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to visit; (arch.) (original meaning) to make a noise

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leaving half-read (book, etc.); leaving unfinished

1

de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-

3

national holiday; festival day

1

across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for

1

to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good

1

one part; one portion; one section

1

to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)

1

humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits

1

safety; welfare; well-being

1

corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings

1

bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation

1

court lady; lady-in-waiting (Heian period); separate room in a palace (esp. for a lady) (Heian period); room for a very low class prostitute; very low class prostitute

1

setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store

1

the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there

1

light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car

1

cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware

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treat; banquet; feast; (arch.) running about

1

noon; midday

1

suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly

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pressing; urging; demanding; demand

1

drama; play; powerful drug

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