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Earthquake blooming
Arson benevolence?!? 改過自新 kai.ka.ji.shin Literally: change – error – self – new Alternately: Turning over a new leaf. Recognizing and working to correct one’s flaws and errors, and starting anew with a change of heart. New Year’s Resolution stuff. Notes: … Continue reading
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Tagged 自新, new leaf, New Year, Records of the Grand Historian, renewal, 史記, 改過
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A single turn of the heart machine!
心機一転 shin.ki.i-.tten Literally: heart – mechanism – one – turn Alternately: A complete change (for the better) in one’s emotional state in response to something. A fresh outlook on life. Turning over a new leaf. Notes: There are many ways … Continue reading