absence from work without permission
dismissal; sacking; discharge
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
house for rent; rented house; renting a house
moving; changing residence; change of address
Nagano prefecture (Chūbu area)
every place; various places
kabuki troupe; kabuki theater (theatre); Kabuki-za (theatre in Tokyo)
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
one cause; one reason; one factor
valley; ravine; glen; gorge
research visit; visit to collect data (esp. historical, folklore, etc.)
circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
speech meeting; oratorical meeting; meeting to hear a speech
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
going to Europe; trip to Europe
farewell party; send-off party; motivational rally
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
university (college) professor
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
launching (e.g. newspaper); first issue
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
ultimate; final; last; eventual
Japan; the (Japanese) empire
Minakata Kumagusu (1867.5.18-1941.12.29)