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念
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determined purpose
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Buddhism
an incredibly short span of time (i.e. the time occupied by a single thought)
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Buddhism
a single repetition of a prayer (esp. in Jodo-shu)
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being concentrated on one thing; devoting oneself completely to something
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commemorative photograph; souvenir photograph
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海をバックに記念写真撮ろうよ。
Let's get a picture of us with the sea in the background.
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understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
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obsession; compulsive idea
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下手に手を動かすと気付かれてしまうという強迫観念が俺を襲う。
I was assailed by the stupid, but unshakeable, idea that if I was imprudent enough to move my hand I'd be noticed.
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fixed idea; idée fixe; stereotype; prejudice
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そのような固定観念は捨てたほうがいいでしょう。
We had better do away with such a fixed idea.
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wedding anniversary
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かなりの数の人々が、その夫婦の結婚記念日のお祝いに招待されている。
Quite a few people have been invited to celebrate the couple's anniversary.
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conceptual; ideational; notional
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theoretical; academic
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彼の福祉の概念はかなり観念的だ。
His notion of welfare is pretty abstract.
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commemorative plaque (usu. on a stone); stone monument (bearing an inscription)
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この記念碑は祖国に命を捧げた兵士を祭っている。
This monument is dedicated to the soldiers who gave their lives to their country.
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memorial ceremony
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記念式典は閉会の辞で幕を閉じた。
The commemorative ceremony ended with the closing address.
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being resolved to (do something); having a wholehearted intention
