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to beg

beggar

once a beggar, always a beggar

riches to rags

don't miss it

with the author's compliments

actors

mercenary spirit

beggars at the Ise Grand Shrine

going on an alms round (for food)

to ask for and receive

beggar

bhikkhu (fully ordained Buddhist monk)

begging for one's life

Buddhist monk

slow and steady wins the race

merchants from Ise and Ōmi do not waste their money (unlike Edoites)

praying for rain

I pray in earnest that

to get more than one requests

leave-taking

beggar

Festival to Plead for Skills (progenitor festival of Tanabata)

bridegroom who is loved by his bride

beggar