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Kanji 2043

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Synopsis

Discover the surprising link between cucumbers and watermelons. See why first cousins can marry in Japan. Learn why Japanese words for "relatives" and "family" are not synonyms. And find out how to say, "He is distantly related to her," "He is related to me by marriage," "He says he's related to that rich family," and "His relatives took it for granted that they would inherit the bulk of his wealth."

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Cover of essay 2043 on 戚 (relatives)
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