printing type; movable type; printed text; print
this document; this letter; this writing
temporary protective custody; temporary protective care
Kiyomi orange (Citrus unshiu sinensis); type of tangor (tangerine-orange hybrid)
malnutrition; malnourishment
the head; the foremost; beginning; the very front
to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum
tough schedule; heavy schedule; hectic schedule; tight schedule
teacher; previous ruler; previous lord; lord of the previous generation
person who notifies the police; informer; whistleblower; delator
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
evaporation; dehydration; desiccation
how many times; how often
child consultation center; children's welfare center
house search (e.g. by the police)
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
practice; practising; training; study
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
Hyogo prefecture (Kinki area) (Hyougo)
during imprisonment; while in jail
wood chip; splinter; thin shingles
the deceased; deaths; persons killed
club budget; club expense
frequent; densely packed; thick
material witness; suspect
dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy
Nagano prefecture (Chūbu area)
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
answering machine; answer phone
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
real estate agent; realtor
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
(physical) growth; development
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding