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The Tale of Genji (Heian period classic)

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century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)

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beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...

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Fujiwara Michinaga (966-1027)

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regency government

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assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)

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in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh

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head of a martial arts organization (organisation)

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the Empress, the Empress Dowager and the Grand Empress Dowager; emperor's second consort; empress; palace of the empress; building of a Shinto shrine built on middle ground; demesne of the imperial palace

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Akiko

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furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality

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wife (esp. one's own wife); court lady; female court attache; (arch.) woman (esp. as a love interest)

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suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy

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besides; in addition; also; moreover

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to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge

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warrior; samurai

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feeling startled; getting a shock; prank; practical joke

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to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish

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it is I who should say so

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previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session

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extremely familiar; very well-acquainted

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demanding; difficult; strict

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restaurant

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nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)

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children's story; fairy tale

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Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933)

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nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously

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(divine) providence; dispensation

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to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine

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resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)

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you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure

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something like ...; something called ...

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without; unless; have to do

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north-east; Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku

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Iwate (prefecture)

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home tutor; private tutor; coach

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coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency

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grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult

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belly; abdomen; stomach

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to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry

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sharing; share (on social media); market share

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salad

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spaghetti

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(spaghetti alla) carbonara

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form; shape; figure; visage

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end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)

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meaning; called; said

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plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation

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since when; from when; how long

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cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling

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