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dean (of a university faculty)
Examples
その場に居合わせた者は皆、かすかな後光に照らされる学部長に視線を向けた。
Now, all heads turn toward the dean, who sits surrounded by a faint halo of light.
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long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Edo in the early 17th century)
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captain (of a midget submarine, torpedo boat, etc.); skipper (of a small boat); coxswain
Examples
艇長はボートレースの最後のラップで、乗組員をおだてて、レースを勝ち取るため、スパートをかけた。
The coxswain egged his crewmen on, and made a winning spurt at the last lap of the regatta.
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length of a boat
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long night (esp. of autumn)
Examples
秋の夜長は読書にまさるものはありません。
There's nothing better than reading in the long autumn nights.
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beam running between columns in traditional Japanese architecture, esp. within Japanese-style rooms
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mayoral election
Examples
市長選は４年ごとに行われる。
Voters cast their ballots for mayor every four years.