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Yakushi Shrine

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belfry; bell tower

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that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there

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gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons

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to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with

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main shrine; inner sanctuary

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to rebuild; to reconstruct

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origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature

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explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling

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to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close

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main temple building; nave

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to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained

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madder red; dark red; crimson

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placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)

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slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness

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Shinto shrine precincts; holy precincts; sanctuary

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regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to

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to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush

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in spite of; regardless of

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two bows, two claps, and a third bow (standard form of worshiping at a shrine)

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manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making

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to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

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deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful

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such-and-such a place

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temples and shrines

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to make a pilgrimage

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roadside; wayside

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Kshitigarbha (bodhisattva who looks over children, travellers and the underworld); Ksitigarbha; Jizō

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7th in rank; seventh sign of the Chinese calendar

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the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Monkey (around 4pm, 3-5pm, or 4-6pm); west-southwest; 7th month of the lunar calendar

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to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of

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to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)

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busy; having no (free) time

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to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it

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leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing

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modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date

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first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)

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apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that

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outer sanctum; nave; transept

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inner sanctum; inner temple; inner shrine; sanctuary; chancel

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distinction; differentiation; classification

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to polish; to rub up

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bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick

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kendo hall

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Japanese-style writing desk

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seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand

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end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)

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temple elementary school (during the Edo period)

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majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly

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bronze or copper (color, colour)

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