n. (Hira=こじ) origin, source; historical fact, thing known to have happened in the past

n. (Trad=故事, Pinyin=gu4 shi4) routine, story, tale, narrative

n. (Simp=故事, Pinyin=gu4 shi4) routine, story, tale, narrative

[古事] an ancient happening; an event of former days

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[古史] ancient history

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[古寺] an old [ancient] temple; a dilapidated temple

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[告祀] offering a sacrifice to spirits

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[告辭] an admonitory address (on a ceremonial occasion)

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[固辭] a positive refusal

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[故事] an origin; a source; a historical fact [allusion]; tradition; folklore

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[枯死] withering to death

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[考査] consideration; examination; a test; a quiz

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[高士] a man of high [lofty] character; a high-minded person; a noble character