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deep-fried Chinese pastry (sweetened with jiaogulan)

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Miura Yoshiaki

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Hōen era (1135.4.27-1141.7.10)

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Fujiwara No Yorinaga (1120-1156.8.1)

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Three Main Kumano Shrines (Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha)

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Gionnonyougo

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poetry contest

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Go Shirakawa

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poem or song written by the emperor

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illegitimate child (usu. of a nobleman)

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line of regents and advisers (advisors)

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choice

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travelling incognito (traveling); quiet steps; creeping around

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court lady

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selfishness; self-interest

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to break by stepping on; to trample; to stomp on; to walk across; to travel on foot

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(plump and) happy-looking

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imperial bridal party's entry into the court

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poetry party or competition; gathering of tanka poets

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vassal; attendant

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establishment; foundation

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the Empress, the Empress Dowager and the Grand Empress Dowager; emperor's second consort; empress; palace of the empress; building of a Shinto shrine built on middle ground; demesne of the imperial palace

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pip (spot on a die); small cube (esp. of food); die; dice

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check

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risky speculation; big gamble; large bet

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adultery; misconduct; intrigue; criminal connection

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to be hungry

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august (in ref. to the emperor or the gods); imperial; divine

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separate

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pleased to make your acquaintance

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imperial palace; festival dolls representing the emperor and the empress

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building (a temple, palace, etc.); construction; erection

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one tanka; one poem

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snail; cochlea

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official announcement

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manor; demesne

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everyone; one and all

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carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover

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of all things (days, etc.)

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to advance to the next stage (e.g. in a tournament)

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offence; offense; hindrance

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to rant and rave; to raise hell

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siblings; brothers and sisters

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divine spirit; spirit of the dead

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to go too far

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generally; as a rule

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locomotor ataxia; difficulty walking or speaking (due to alcoholism, a stroke, etc.); someone with this problem

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foolhardy; reckless; fearless

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young lord or prince

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come; go; stay; welcome

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