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culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)

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folklore studies; folkloristics

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point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; field inspection (e.g. in architecture, building)

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research; study; investigation

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to (see and) choose; to select; to diagnose (as); to judge; to estimate; to liken (to)

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ancient times; distant past; antiquity

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to go upstream; to go up (a river); to go back (to the past or origin); to date back (to); to trace back (to)

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to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate

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useless; worthless; half-man (esp. upper body); (arch.) half day (e.g. when working)

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immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires

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(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion

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to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)

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even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)

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to like; to love; to be fond of

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curiosity-seeking; bizarre (crime, etc.); grotesque; abnormal

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piling up high (food in a bowl); filling (a bowl); heaped bowl

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declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice

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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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interruption; suspension; break

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unnatural phenomenon; strange happenings; haunting

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to liken to; to compare to; to pattern after; to model after; to imitate

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Oh well; yeah; good; OK

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taboo

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taboo; contraindication

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profound; deep; unfathomable; esoteric

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walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring

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date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)

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area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances

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to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern

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guess; speculation; supposition

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history

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inevitable; necessary

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end; conclusion

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to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent

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zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager

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five; 5

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to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (another's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate

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coquettish; teasing; mischievous; devilish

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to smile (at); to grin (at)

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advertising the excellence of one's wares; boasting; self-advertisement; statement of the virtues of a medicine; description of the virtues of a drug

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to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect

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draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish

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expressing one's mind; speaking out

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boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn

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wild; rough; unrefined; unpolished; rugged; tough

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fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)

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long and narrow

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pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead

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sure; alright; fine; go ahead

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revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out

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