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three noble families (Kan'in, Kazan'in and Nakanoin or Koga); three branches of the Tokugawa family (Owari, Kii and Mito)

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historian

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adoption (of a person)

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succession; inheritance

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arbitrariness; despotism; high-handedness; tyranny

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related to; in relation to

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to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly

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selfish; self-indulgent; arbitrary

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control; superintendence

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to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter

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slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble

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cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly

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eyebrow; eyebrows

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to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous

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to complain persistently; to gripe; to grumble; to die

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too much; excessive; too

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manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour

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to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper

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impudent; brazen; shameless; bold

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to seize power

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... years old; age (of) ...

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bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh

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toilet seat

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ancestors

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one's remaining years

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to spread; to be propagated

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to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)

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hence; for that reason

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halfway-done; mediocre; uncertain; half-heartedly; insufficiently

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lifespan; life; lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life

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everyone; one and all

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origin; beginning; source

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it's probably so; it stands to reason

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laws (of nature); (divine) providence

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intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)

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powerful person; influential person

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bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre

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agreement; accord; correspondence; union; unity; cooperation

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lineal relation; direct lineal ancestor; direct lineal descendent

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reigning (over a country); dominating; controlling; dictating

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election; selection; choice

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cunning and experienced in the ways of the world; crafty and worldly-wise; sly old (fox)

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qualifications; requirements; capabilities

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to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge

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assent; consent

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usurpation

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fall; tumble; spill; fall (in position, standing, etc.); downfall; descent

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to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with

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that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you

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parents' partiality for their children; parents overvaluing their children

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