Vocabulary
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the difference between truth and fiction in art being very subtle; art abides in a realm that is neither truth nor fiction
with an open and calm mind; without reserve; with utmost candor; with no preconceived notions
speech and behavior; words and deeds
state of lethargy; absolute bewilderment; daze; mental numbness
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
ministerial authority to grant permits and approvals
rising above the trivia of life and remaining calm and selfless
perfunctory; going-through-the-motions-sort of (invitation, gift, etc.)
duty and humanity; (a sense of) moral obligation and humane feelings
being full of energy (drive, motivation, vitality)
being full of vitality (energy); in exuberant spirits; effervescent; ebullient
discussion (argument) becoming heated; debate being in a ferment
evanescent glory; passing prosperity
evanescent glory; passing prosperity
thrift and saving
golden (wise) saying; aphorism; maxim
surrounding country; neighboring villages
adding a crowning touch of beauty (to); giving added luster (to); crowning beauty (honor, grace) with even greater glory
sense for (how to use) money; money sense
one's philosophy of making, saving, and spending money
money matter; question of money; money trouble
sparkling waves; waves sparkling in the moonlight or with the light of the rising (setting) sun
an ascetic existence; (leading) a continent life; abstinence
(noise, smell, air, water) pollution in the neighborhood
stalled session of the Diet (Japanese Parliament)
a foolish older brother and a smart younger
even a fool may sometimes give good counsel
(tiny) house about nine feet wide and 12 feet deep
professionalism; the temperament of a professional
dealing in rice speculating on the year's harvest before seedlings are set out
black goods; consumer electronics products
lack of (slackness in) military discipline; demoralization
disclosure (leakage, betrayal) of military secrets
Hunmin-jongum; the Hankul (Hangul) alphabet (of Korea); the Onmun (Enmun)
being inseparable as a form and its shadow; a person's deed mirrors the good or evil of his mind; husband and wife being never apart
governing a nation and providing relief to people
matter for the police; brush with the law
being something of an artist; having something of the artist in one
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
situation (turn of events) being unfavorable (disadvantageous)