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pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction

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cosmology

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epistemology

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reason; logic; sense; natural way of things

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Heroic fantasy

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to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to

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situation

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rapid economic growth (esp. that of Japan in the post-WWII period)

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eating until one is full; eating one's fill; gorging (on); having adequate food; having all one needs (for daily living); plenty

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poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious

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to underrate; to make light of

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to be possessed (by a spirit, demon, etc.); to be possessed (by an idea, delusion, etc.); to be obsessed (with)

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to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)

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notice; notification; announcement; disclosure; declaration

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to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience

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drinking water; potable water

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to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on

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bad smell; affectation; fulsomeness

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about when; about what time; how soon

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fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic

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revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration

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disdain; contempt; scorn; abhorrence

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magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm

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sexual passion; lust

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the skin (of a human being); warmth of the skin; body warmth

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to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand

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curve

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fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full

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fluorescent color; fluorescent colour

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quickly (turning pages, opening a letter, etc.); with a flick; lightly (falling rain, leaves, etc.); sprinkling over (e.g. salt); sparsely (scattered); here and there

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moisture

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trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat

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dampness; humidity; moisture

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some; any; please; anyway; anyhow

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to distribute; to hand out

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(divine) revelation; divine oracle

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to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)

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to push (something) against

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lively motion; throb

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proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony

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water of life; life-giving water; distilled liquor (brandy, whisky, etc.); spirits; (arch.) semen

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interior of the womb (of a pregnant woman); interior of the uterus; interior of a Buddhistic statue

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maximum permissible level or dosage

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to tear; to rip

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dawn breaks; day dawns

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languid; listless

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healthy; robust

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to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack

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epidemic; plague; pestilence

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physical properties; properties of matter; physicality

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