dig site; excavation site
fax; facsimile; fax machine
meteorological observatory
empty rice field (between the harvest and spring)
ancient script; ancient character; ancient alphabet
spiderweb; spider web; spider's web; cobweb
interference with a public servant in the execution of his or her duties
inquiry commission; enquiry commission; research group
Five Dynasties (of China; 907-979)
Nagano prefecture (Chūbu area)
a certain someone; Mr So-and-so
horn; antler; antenna; feeler; horn-like projection (e.g. peaks of whipped cream)
research team; investigative team; survey team; reconnaissance team; investigative commission; fact-finding party
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
unconfirmed; unidentified
to be manageable; to be able to handle
Nagano (city, prefecture)
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
newspaper reporter; print journalist
catalogue; catalog; inventory; certificate indicating an impending gift
ahead; before; the future
piece of evidence; evidence
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
lightning strike; thunderbolt; bolt of lightning; to strike (lightning); to be struck by lightning
disaster; accident; shipwreck; distress
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
a line; a streak; one item (in an itemized form); one clause; one matter (affair, event, case, incident); (arch.) the same logic
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold