drizzle; scattered rain

sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic

(mutual) understanding; communication

passing without obstruction

alienation; estrangement; leaving (someone) out; casting out; cutting off; avoiding; giving the cold shoulder

(reciprocal) communication; (coming to a) mutual understanding

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そ only

memorial to the throne (esp. itemized)

Formal or literary term

excuse; plea; defense; defence

Common noun

canal; drainage

疎水 only; Noun or verb acting prenominally

hydrophobic

reporting to the emperor

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