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bookshop; bookstore

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serious; grave; dignified; solemn

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history

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geography

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spine (of a book)

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somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly

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corridor; gallery; hallway; cloister (i.e. covered walk typically circling a building or garden, esp. in a palace or place of worship)

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concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...

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end (of a street, hallway, etc.)

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Japanese literature

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Kawabata Yasunari (1899-1972)

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Yukio Mishima (1925.1.14-1970.11.25)

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Akutagawa Ryūnosuke (1892.3.1-1927.7.24)

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Arishima Takeo (1878-1923)

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to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath

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to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with

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corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness

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to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew

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ground glass; frosted glass

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picture book

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immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to

4

happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness

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daily routine; daily work; daily lesson

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to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with

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intruder; invader; trespasser; raider

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in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on

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to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)

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to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle

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space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart

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I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

3

to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort

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nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner

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I appreciate your efforts

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to keep (something) a close secret; to hide (the truth, one's pain, etc.); to keep hidden

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monotonous

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in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious

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to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)

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closing time (library, museum, etc.)

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to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

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killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time

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slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)

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matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)

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to view in a favourable light; to look favourably on

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friendly; amicable

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to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)

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distracted walking

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intonation; accent; modulation; inflection

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such ... as; or some such

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with a twitch; with a jerk; with a flutter; with a dip; with a bob

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unjustified; unwarranted; unfounded; baseless; groundless

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