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middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)

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virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit

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established theory; accepted opinion; accepted explanation

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to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block

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undisputed; entirely; perfect

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feeble joke; bad pun

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frown; scowl; grimace

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silence; keeping silent; giving no notice; giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark (in kabuki)

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muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders)

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having spirit; (being) staunch; having backbone

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boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening

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to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear

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appearance; emergence

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preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind

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way out; means of escape

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to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about

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chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain

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to meet; to assemble; to congregate

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person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager

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sketch; rough draft

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translation

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premature death

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Stendhal

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sketch

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fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize

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friend; companion; acquaintance; friendship; companionship

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spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour

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literary history; history of literature

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the Sheep (eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Ram; hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm); south-southwest; sixth month of the lunar calendar

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to be full to the brim

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deep impression

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the five virtues; tripod; three or four-legged kettle stand; family crest in the shape of such an object

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to dance (orig. a hopping dance)

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translation; deciphering; decoding; translation

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efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services

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succession; successor

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Iwanami Shoten, Publishers (publisher)

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creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention

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Rogier; Rosier; Rozier

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to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive

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in a magazine

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to draft; to write a rough copy

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enthusiastic praise

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Shimazaki Touson

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echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions

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rainbow

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decay; decadence

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entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)

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to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on

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dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot

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