astringency; constriction; collecting (e.g. opinions); putting together; extraction (of taxes); convergence (of light); convergence
exorcism rite; purification
borrower; debtor; tenant; lessee; renter
magnifying glass; magnifier; loupe
place of refuge; refugee destination
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
vacant or unoccupied room
to act like a grown up; to pretend to be an adult
to be wavy; to be curled; to be frizzled
big fire (buildings, etc. on fire)
big leakage; uncontained leak
to appear in the newspaper
folklore studies; folkloristics
burning at the stake; burning to death
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
mattress; mattress pad (under a futon)
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
all over Japan; throughout Japan
control; management; supervision
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
art of self-defense (defence)
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
(addressee's) name; (recipient's) name and address
greengrocer; fruit and vegetable shop
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
inspiration; afflatus; ability to sense the supernatural (esp. ghosts, etc.)
economic slump; hard times; poor (business); dull; gloomy; cheerless
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
same village; same town; same province
being in love with each other
ninth day of the month; nine days
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen