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Yoshizou

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Shimizuya

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Sugi-chan

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Miyamatsu

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a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow

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to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic

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tufted toothpick; Edo-period toothbrush resembling a large toothpick burred at one end into a tuft

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Tetsugorou

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Buzaemon

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first warbling heard in a New Year

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something appearing from a place you wouldn't expect; something said as a joke actually happening; (lit.) a horse from a gourd; something impossible; something ridiculous

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visiting a temple for another

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to hold a memorial service for the dead, praying for their happiness in the next life by chanting sutras

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to die

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building plot

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pricking; stinging; tingling

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constable; method of catching criminals

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the other party

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to have a drink; to grab a drink

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inner part of a house (near the kitchen, living room, etc.); family matters; household affairs; personal business

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missus; missis

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evening cicada (Tanna japonensis)

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taking turns on duty (esp. daimyo's retainers on duty in Edo)

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koma shape; five-sided shape in the form of a koma (shogi game piece)

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remote island; distant island; punishment by exile to a remote island

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jealousy

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second anniversary of a death

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to be understood; to be comprehended; to be grasped; to become clear; to be known; to be discovered

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all over the country; throughout the land; every nook and cranny of the land; far and wide; (in) every port and harbor

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rape; violation

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samurai costume; old ceremonial costume

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unskilled; not very good at

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(another person's) younger sister

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to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace

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floral pattern

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the other day; some time ago; recently

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gathering place; labour camp for drifters, criminals, etc. (Edo period); entertainment hall (for rakugo, manzai, magic, music, etc.); vaudeville theater (theatre)

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I; me

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delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient

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Shiga prefecture (Kinki area)

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that's right; yes; uh-huh

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to be settled; to be brought to an end

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prison gate

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Bungo (former province located in present-day Ōita Prefecture)

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son; punk; brat; penis

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to make oneself popular without any regard to others; to take all the credit to oneself; (lit.) to turn out well (of a child)

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world; society

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to lodge a complaint

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release (from custody); discharge; liberation; setting free; letting go; letting off

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to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake

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