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Day: Nov 26, 2023

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Toru Nov 26, 2023Jan 08, 2024 anxiety, completed, context, Hito Anshin, Hito Shigoto, job, literal meaning, one, relief, task

Hito Shigoto / Hito Anshin (一仕事 / 一安心 – A Substantial Task / Temporary Relief)

Hito Shigoto / Hito Anshin 一仕事 / 一安心 Today, I finished hito shigoto (一仕事) and am now in a state Read More

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