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writer; author; contributor

1

volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)

5

introduction of poems at a poetry party

1

after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)

1

recitation (of a poem); chanting; singing; composition (of a poem); composed poem

3

headwaters; source

1

summery mountain; mountain that is often climbed in summer

1

haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)

1

to wipe; to dry

3

bell (often a large hanging bell); chime

3

echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound

1

clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)

1

dawn (esp. from the 16th day of the lunar month onward); portable paper lantern for walking at night

1

frost; white hair; grey hair; gray hair

1

to die (esp. foliage as winter approaches)

1

lukewarm; tepid; lenient

2

pine cricket (Xenogryllus marmoratus); (arch.) bell cricket (Meloimorpha japonica)

1

smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume

1

countries; (various) nations

1

originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful

2

to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)

2

sign; indication; omen; symptom

1

open-minded; receptive; free from preconceived ideas

1

foresight; foreknowledge; intimation; premonition; prediction

1

dialectic proof

1

introduction (from abroad); transmission (through successive generations); being handed down (from generation to generation); being passed down

3

unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom

1

top secret

1

to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite

1

rice cake wrapped in bamboo leaves

1

naturalization; naturalisation

2

superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis

1

revolt; rebellion; war

11

looks; features

1

complete change; about-face

3

rebellion; great uprising

4

confused; scattered; differing; diverse

1

tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person

1

to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to make prosperous

1

before it happens; beforehand

3

only; sole; unique

1

suspicion (of having committed a crime, wrongdoing)

1

rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous

2

not hard to ... (in certain circumstances, it would be possible)

1

bedroom

2

cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet

1

talk; recital; narration; topic

1

temple (Buddhist)

20

to fall asleep; to sleep soundly; to become dull; to lose vigour

2

mountain wind

1