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paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living

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older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy

1

to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support

3

household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband

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California (state)

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human habitation

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(undesirable but) inseparable relationship

2

(religious) festival

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to get drunk

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to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up

6

tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section

2

to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

6

to wake up

1

to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to

6

older brother; elder brother

4

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

1

to hit; to run into; to light on; to strike into; to come against; to deadlock

1

sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay

1

battle standard decorated with hanging strips of paper or leather; fireman's standard (Edo period)

2

mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)

2

to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around

2

not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...

1

to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to

2

going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote

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to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands

2

(arch.) eastern Japan (esp. Kamakura or Edo, from perspective of Kyoto or Nara); (arch.) eastern provinces; (arch.) east; wagon; yamatogoto; my spouse

1

to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words

2

to be famous; to be celebrated; to be worthy of the name

4

for the present; for the time being; at present; in the meantime

1

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

1

favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome

1

to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed

2

being lightly dressed

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thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)

1

uropod

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to fall asleep

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boarding; board fence

1

all night

3

air temperature

1

to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)

2

suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy

2

tiredness; fatigue

1

lodging; abode; shelter

3

worry; anxiety; concern

3

to win; to gain; to earn; to spread (one's name, etc.)

1

color of water after washing rice (colour)

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Etchū (former province located in present-day Toyama Prefecture)

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to break by stepping on; to trample; to stomp on; to walk across; to travel on foot

1

accompanied by a woman; accompanied by women

1

lick; bottom card of the draw pile; (arch.) tasting (a nobleman's) medicine to see if it contains poison; (arch.) medicine taster

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