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之

"之" is a classical or literary term meaning "of," "this," or "it," often used in formal or archaic contexts.

Here, '之' is an old-fashioned character used demonstratively as 'this'.

之の山を越えれば村が見えます。

If you cross this mountain, you will see the village.

In this sentence, '之' is used in the sense of 'his', showing possession, a classical usage.

彼之風格は独特です。

His style is unique.

Here, '之の' is used in a simile or comparison, an old literary use.

知識とは之の如し。

Knowledge is like this.