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The O before women's names signifies "Imperial," and is simply an honorific.
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The original is a proverbial expression like "Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes."
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The abacus, or counting-board, is the means of calculation in use throughout the Continent from St. Petersburg to Peking, in Corea, Japan, and the Liukiu Islands.
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Foxes, badgers, and cats. See the stories respecting their tricks.
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See the Introduction to the Story of Chôbei of Bandzuin.
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Hichi, the first half of Hichirobei, signifies seven.
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The apprentice addresses his patron as "father."
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The exposure of the head, called Gokumon, is a disgraceful addition to the punishment of beheading. A document, placed on the execution-ground, sets forth the crime which has called forth the punishment.
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The Japanese Gog and Magog.
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The author of the history called "Kokushi Riyaku" explains this fable as being an account of the first eclipse.