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Later someone invented a system of eight directions. 四面楚歌 shi.men.so.ka Literally: four – face – Chu – song Alternately: Completely alone and cut off, surrounded by enemies. Having foes in all (four cardinal) directions. Feeling forsaken and betrayed. Notes: This … Continue reading
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Tagged alone, cat versus chickens, 項羽, forsaken, Records of the Grand Historian, surrounded, Xiang Yu, 史記, 四面, 楚歌
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(It’s a French song; very appropriate.) 傍若無人 bou.jaku.bu.jin Literally: bystander – possibly / (young) – nothing – person Alternately: Doing or saying whatever the hell you want without caring that you’re in public. Acting however you feel like without consideration … Continue reading
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Tagged arrogance, 無人, disregard for others, doing what you want, Haruhi Suzumiya, Records of the Grand Historian, 傍若, 史記
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