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Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm. This phrase comes from the Japanese proverb “Natsu no korogu wa enjō eki kakae” or “Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.” The Japanese word “enjō” means happy, cheerful, happy-go-lucky, and happy-making. It is often used to describe people who are in an optimistic mood.
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