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“The best rendering of the Japanese word "kokoro" that I have seen is Lafcadio Hearn's, which is: "The heart of things.”

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Kokoro

Written by Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki, Kokoro delves into the complexities of the human heart and the intricacies of personal relationships. more

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