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treaty of friendship

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princes; lords

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expansion of one's sphere of influence; increase in one's power (strength, influence)

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large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)

1

trivial; slight

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no concern of mine; nothing to do with me

1

posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance

1

grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive

1

expression; look; countenance; face

1

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

2

modest; reserved; quiet; humble

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arrogance; insolence; disrespect

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fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas

1

to quarrel; to dispute

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who

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good government

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guidepost; signpost

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to compete with; to vie for

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to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate

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futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness

2

(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"

1

to pray; to wish

1

worry; fear; anxiety; concern

1

needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry

1

hindrance; impediment

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outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence

2

to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)

2

peace conference; peace negotiations

6

statement; account (of something); declaration; allegation

2

that is to say; so that means

1

bodyguard (of a noble or high-ranking official); guard; attendant; aide; statues of guards that flank the gate of a shrine

1

original; novel; new

1

concession; conciliation; compromise

2

representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney

1

scoring the first point; winning the first game; lucky day in the morning, but not in the afternoon

1

congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present

1

preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving

1

probable; likely

1

one wing; (a) role; (a) part

1

aide

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official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter

1

bringing; taking; carrying

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sixth day of the month; six days

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large army

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eighth day of the month; eight days

1

almost; nearly; close to

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war; battle; hostilities

4

line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)

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stopping point; stopover

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fast horse

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