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Author: William Lise

I am a long-term (50-plus years) resident of Japan, and former electrical engineer, and I have been translating and interpreting for over four decades here in Japan. View all posts by William Lise

Author William LisePosted on June 28, 2026September 27, 2026Categories Brain DrippingsTags brain drippings

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