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somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of

2

something or other; one thing or another; this or that

3

temporary

3

to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; (fig.) to be crazy about something

1

calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

1

to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

2

to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on

1

gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance

2

probable; likely

1

holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity

2

to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in

1

(not) ever; (not) at all; (not) on any account; deepest bottom of the earth

1

to make merry; to be festive

1

(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)

1

to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know

2

lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up

1

north of the capital; northern part of Kyoto

2

Imamiya Shrine

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great virtue; virtuous priest; priest; rich person

5

purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce

2

to be in opposition; to be in private life

2

palanquin; litter; bier; portable shrine

9

to rest; to relax

5

Heian period (794-1185)

5

spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread

2

epidemic

1

calm; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity; appeasement; pacification

1

to pray; to wish

2

Emperor Ichijou; Ichijou Tenno (980-1011 CE, reigning: 986-1011 CE)

1

Shōryaku era (990.11.7-995.2.22)

1

multiplication table; times table

1

wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect

1

the end

1

racketeer; thug; rogue; bully; fixer

2

pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)

1

to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished

3

in a sense; in some way; to an extent

3

wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper

1

aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing

3

odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...

2

to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil

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whiteness

3

newly born imperial prince; newly constructed (branch) shrine

1

famous product; special product; speciality; specialty

2

to stand side by side; to stand in a row

6

charcoal fire

2

to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil

1

rice cakes; pounded mochi rice

1

anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest

1

vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept

6