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to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter

2

posture; stance

4

even more; still more; further

3

to blaze; to burn brightly

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in succession; one by one

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Vermilion Bird (god said to rule over the southern heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the southern heavens

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Black Tortoise (god said to rule over the northern heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the northern heavens

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White Tiger (god said to rule over the western heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the western heavens

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Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

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stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)

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blue dragon (an auspicious creature in Chinese mythology); Azure Dragon (god said to rule over the eastern heavens)

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before one's eyes

1

dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful

3

lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating

1

(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure

4

to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated

1

to spring at; to leap upon

2

tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard

3

no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about

2

upper part; upper region; region above

1

ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling

2

to aim at

3

scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops

2

to be smashed up

1

melee

1

hardness; stiffness

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silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow

3

12 signs of the Chinese zodiac

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the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar

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the Rooster (tenth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Cock; hour of the Rooster (around 6pm, 5-7pm, or 6-8pm); west; eight month of the lunar calendar

1

to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true

1

for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)

1

earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)

1

metallic taste; taste of iron

1

to knead into

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five; 5

6

to select; to choose; to diagnose (an illness); to judge; to liken to something else; to regard as something else (e.g. to use another person as a mirror); to see someone off

2

to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise

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towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)

3

to spread one's wings

3

under one's eyes; below one's eyes

3

to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for

2

sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop

2

Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region

2

extensive; vast range; wide scope

1

to squat; to crouch

2

van; truck; delivery van

1

lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality

1

links; chain; shackle; linking

2

to shine; to glitter

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