dragonfly naiad; dragonfly nymph
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
patron god; tutelar deity; guardian deity; local deity
Izumo (former province located in the east of present-day Shimane Prefecture)
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
all over the country; everywhere in the country; throughout the nation
action; behavior; behaviour; (arch.) recommendation (of a person for a position)
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
than; other than; except; but
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
explanation; interpretation
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
in spite of; regardless of
folk customs; folkways; ethnic customs
materials; data; document
ferry (crossing); ferry(boat); delivery
coincident with; while; simultaneously
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
convenience; service; facility; excreta (esp. faeces); excrement; stool
snow and rain; (arch.) snowfall
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
twenty-fifth day of the month; twenty-five days
Mino (former province located in the south of present-day Gifu Prefecture)
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
ancient Shinto music and dancing
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important