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narrow, dirty backstreet
孔子の弟子は陋巷に住みながらも学問に励んだ。
Confucius's disciple devoted himself to study while living in a poor alley.
陋巷の暮らしでも志を失わなかった。
Even living in a squalid alley, they did not lose their ambition.
陋巷に身を置きつつ高い理想を抱いていた。
While dwelling in a humble lane, they held lofty ideals.