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philosopher

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wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer

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to compose (a Japanese poem); to write; to use as the theme of a poem; to recite (e.g. a poem); to chant; to intone

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chord; customary "on" reading (of a kanji) used in Japanese (as opposed to those derived from Chinese); (arch.) Wu reading (of a kanji; as opposed to a Han reading)

2

friend; companion

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to hull (rice, barley, etc.); to pound (rice); to polish (rice); to stamp (ore)

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unconventional; unusual; outside-the-box

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technique

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eternity

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to regret

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daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)

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expulsion; ousting; ejection; dismissal; banishment

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meeting; greeting; welcome; person sent to meet a visitor

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to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite

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frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline

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to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in

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to win fame; to become widely known; to make a name for oneself

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mystery; wonder

1

Rookie of the Year award

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work sent to a competition; competition entry

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rise of the curtain; opening of a play; beginning (e.g. of an era); start; opening (of a tournament, festival, etc.)

2

arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; mixed reviews

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to compose a poem

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honour; honor; glory; renown

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to shame the name (of); to blot the reputation (of)

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silence; stillness; quietness

4

normal mode; default mode

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rider (of a motorcycle, horse, etc.); biker

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sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness

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existential philosophy

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nihilism

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absent-mindedly; idly; vacantly; doing nothing

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antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester

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committing (oneself to); commitment; involvement; commit (data management, version control)

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finding oneself; self-discovery; journey of self-discovery; search for self

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magazine; journal

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praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause

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outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment

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due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work

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manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour

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self-satisfaction; rejoicing

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to smash; to break

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to cry and shout; to scream

2

begging for one's life; pleading for one's life

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strong-willed; strong of heart

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hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)

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advance celebration

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to have another round of drinks (at a different place or with different company); to start drinking again; to have a fresh round

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to cut off the retreat

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very rich person; the super rich

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