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Kotomora

野や

や

Meanings

1

noun

plain; field; open land

Refers to a wide, open natural area such as a plain, field, or moor. Often used in compound words like 野原 (field) or 荒野 (wilderness).

2

noun

non-governmental; private sector; private life

Used in contrast to 官 (government/official sphere) to refer to the private sector, civilian life, or being outside officialdom. Common in political and social contexts.

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