company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
international; diplomatic intercourse
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
legend; tradition; biography; life; method; way
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
prefectures (of Japan, excl. Tokyo and Hokkaido)
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
great god; gracious deity; miracle-working god
Japan's old (lunisolar) calendar
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
thirteenth day of the month; thirteen days
pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
one layer; single layer; monopetalous; unlined kimono; single-edged eyelid; eyelid with an epicanthic fold
greens; vegetables; rape (Brassica napus); rapeseed
prompt; immediate; in real time
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
birds and wild animals; wildlife
of course; certainly; naturally
particularly; only; in the case of
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
bird's egg (esp. a chicken egg); chick; baby bird (esp. a baby chicken); eggshell-colored traditional Japanese paper made primarily of Diplomorpha sikokiana fibres (high-quality, glossy); eggshell (colour); red and white oval rice cakes
seven wonders (of a particular area); total mystery; enigma; conundrum
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
worshipper; pilgrim; visitor to temple or shrine
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
being on duty; person on duty
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
advance guard; vanguard; athlete who competes in the first match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
the people; citizens; the populace