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Toru Nov 06, 2023Jan 01, 2024 ancient practice, expression, Japan, metaphorical meaning, miko, mizu wo mukeru, priestess, speak comfortably, spirits of the dead, water

Mizu wo Mukeru (水を向ける – Providing an Opening)

Mizu wo Mukeru 水を向ける The act of prompting someone to speak comfortably is sometimes expressed as mizu wo mukeru (水を向ける). Read More

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