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ancient writing (Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period); Chinese character script used before the Qin period

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both times

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at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

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to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe

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right style

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forecast of the future

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to recall; to remember

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writing; book; (literary) work

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what was said; what it means; origin of a story (or tradition, etc.)

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counselling (often of imprisoned criminals by a chaplain, etc.); giving guidance; admonishment; scolding; exhortation

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branches and leaves; foliage; unimportant details; nonessentials; side issue

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yellow

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to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)

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frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed

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after that; afterwards; thereafter

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reign of an emperor of Japan

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second line of a four-line Chinese poem

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one's own flesh and blood; blood relative; kinsman; flesh and bone; (one's) body

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one-eyed; first (in a series); initial

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evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge

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slope; inclination; tendency; trend; slope (of a linear function)

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to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate

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nap; catnap; siesta; (arch.) stopping at an inn

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sun (approx. 3 cm); length; measurement; shortness; tininess

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Sami

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how; in what way; how about

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night rain

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should do; ought to do; must do

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in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether

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to seem ...; to look ...; to appear ...; to feel ...; to behave like ...

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prevailing view; common opinion; commonly accepted theory

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to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of

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to have come; to be here; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid

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dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)

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secret theory

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to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect; to honour; to honor

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joints; points (of a speech)

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land under the control of the imperial household or the shogunate

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territory

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serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)

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to the utmost; to the best of one's ability

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head of a school (of music, dance); head family of a school

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this; our; right; justice; checking account

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it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...

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viscount

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historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend

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to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated

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the Dog (eleventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dog (around 8pm, 7-9pm, or 8-10pm); west-northwest; ninth month of the lunar calendar

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time; hour; moment

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8th day of the month; eight days

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