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characteristic way of speaking
竹には節があって丈夫な構造になっている。
Bamboo has joints that make it a strong structure.
年末年始は一年で一番忙しい節だと思う。
I think the end and beginning of the year is the busiest season.
話の節々に彼の優しさが感じられた。
His kindness could be felt in every part of his speech.