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under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)

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Takeshirou

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famous book; masterpiece (literary work)

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speed of a boat; draft; draught

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steamship; steamboat; steamer

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(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely

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what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called

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western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)

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godsend; heaven's gift

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military force; force of arms; strength of an army

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(being separated only by a) narrow strip of water; narrow strait (channel, river)

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statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker

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goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies

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collection (gathering) and distribution

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throat; vital passage; key position

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to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in

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transactions; dealings; business

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bounds; limits; boundary fence (esp. of horse-riding ground)

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to have a surreptitious sexual relationship with; to have an illicit love affair with

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rice (as provisions)

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very slightly; a little

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two grains; two drops; two bead

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black spot; dark spot; sunspot

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to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to

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riverside; riverbank

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Aedes (genus of mosquitoes); striped mosquito

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to soar; to fly

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old man; old geezer

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ancestral; hereditary; handed down from generation to generation; for generations; from generation to generation

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companion; partner; spouse

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the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all

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hills and fields; hill and dale

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to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)

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hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains

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to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes

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birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)

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connection; link; relationship

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for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)

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wild rose; bramble; briar patch; obstacle; source of difficulty

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thoroughly; carefully; deliberately; seriously; fully

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to make up one's mind; to calm oneself; to be patient; to endure

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to have an audience; to meet; to face (an enemy); to confront; to serve (esp. as one's wife)

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measurement; surveying

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with all due respect ...; I venture to say ...; Excuse me, but ...

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riches; wealth; resources; lottery

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Chiba (city, prefecture)

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by your leave; with your permission

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completion (of a building)

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fourth

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cooking; kitchen work

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