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Now Out: Essay 1760 on 侮 (to disdain; insult) and 1 Revision

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Find out why one might use 侮る (mainly "to disdain") for mountains. See how nobles...
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Coming Next: Essay 1760 on 侮 (to disdain; insult)

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February 14: Essay 1760 on (to disdain; insult) just in time for Valentine's Day (and no, I didn't think that one through...

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The January newsletter "Auspicious Beginnings" is now out! It presents 4 essays, 2 Thematic Bundles, new pricing, contest results, and more! The newsletter includes these images, among others:

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Now Out: Essay 1875 on 庸 (mediocre; use) and 1 Revision

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See how the Japanese perceived Okinawa before it became part of the nation. Discover the Japanese...
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