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place where the sacred palanquin is lodged during a festival

2

detour; circumvention; turning movement

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temporary lodging built to accommodate an Imperial visit

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(post-Heian) shrine dedicated to Amaterasu

1

to continue for a long time; to undergo a repeated series

1

enmity; grudge

1

symbol; emblem; mental image; representation; idea

1

omission; slip; error; definition (of photograph); sharpness; clarity (sound)

2

Buddha's name (esp. when used in prayer); fame; renown

3

stony mountain

3

at the risk of one's life; dead body

1

to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight

2

merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience

2

Ken'you Shounin (1543-1592)

2

skylark (Alauda arvensis)

10

to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits

1

top (of a flight of stairs); exit involving a descent (e.g. from a bus)

4

at that time; that time

3

woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat

5

Gorouzaemon

2

the six written characters of Buddha's name (used in prayer)

2

receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me

3

Buddhist memorial service

1

only; nothing but

5

dissipation; prodigality; debauchery

3

pawnshop

1

to redeem; to take out of pawn; to buy a geisha or prostitute out of bondage (by paying off her debt to her employer)

1

Ansei era (1854.11.27-1860.3.18)

1

tsunami; tidal wave

1

waterway; canal; channel; swimming pool lane

1

upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)

5

to wash away

1

Otani sect (of Shin Buddhism)

1

to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew

5

approx. 30 cm

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straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank

2

to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)

1

chain; chains

1

latticed shutters (in traditional Japanese and Chinese architecture)

3

to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time

3

sitting calmly and quietly (i.e. in order to meditate)

1

crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)

1

creak; squeak; rasping sound

1

to sit up

1

cask; barrel

7

popularity

1

good offices; auspices; sponsorship; village official (during the Edo period)

2

meeting place; assembly hall

1

to one's heart's content; following one's heart's desires

1

light used as a religious offering; paper lantern (hung up near the door of performers and geishas)

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