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first; preliminary; primary (sources, industry, etc.); original; linear (function, equation); first-order

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studies; schoolwork; classwork

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unreached; unattained; unachieved; unprecedented

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firm refusal

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conflict; complication; troubles; discord

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to avoid

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spare time; free time; time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone

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finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)

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request; invitation; privilege in criminal law given to nobles of the fifth rank or above (ritsuryo system)

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old master; old teacher; old monk; aged priest

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admonition; injunction; instruction; message

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changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start

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twenty-five

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lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)

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phrase (verse, line); one haiku-poem

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door(s) of a gate

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clerical appearance; appearance of a priest; teachings of Buddha; condition of the universe at creation; in the pure land teachings, the name of Amitabha, or prayers to Amitabha

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conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap

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cane; walking stick; staff; wand

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to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)

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place of scenic beauty; scenic spot; beauty spot

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historic spot; historic remains; ruins

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to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

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to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)

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one year; some time ago

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Nagasaki (city, prefecture)

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route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)

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Hizen (former province located in present-day Saga and Nagasaki prefectures, excluding Tsushima and Oki Islands)

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Tang dynasty (of China; 618-907); T'ang dynasty; (arch.) China; (arch.) foreign country

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Tsu (city in Mie); harbour; harbor; ferry

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Enpō era (1673.9.21-1681.9.29)

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end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

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twenty-six

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earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)

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picturesque scenery; place of scenic beauty

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to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)

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appreciation; admiration; enjoyment

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unusually; greatly

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Nijinomatsubara

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named after; associated with; connected with

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to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check

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eight picturesque sights

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brush and paper; written description

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to lay out (a futon); to make (bed); to spread out; to stretch; to widen

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edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication

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the public; the world; rivers and lakes; (arch.) secluded place; (arch.) hermit's residence

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edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging

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thus; in this way

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stagnation; standstill; accumulation; stay; sojourn

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