town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
last dungeon; final dungeon; last stage
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
transfer; redirection; transmission; forwarding (telephone call, e-mail, etc.)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
(starting) from nothing; from scratch
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
Japan's three antinuclear principles (against producing, possessing and allowing the entry of nuclear weapons into Japanese territory)
to turn on; to switch on; to light up
to extend from one year to the next; to go to the next year
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
grand shrine; famous shrine; Izumo Grand Shrine
high-status Shinto shrine with connection to imperial family; imperial Shinto shrine
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
marriage; marriage tie; love knot
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
season (period in which regulated games are played); season (division of the year); season (of a TV show, etc.); season (for doing something, e.g. ski season, entrance examination season)
torii; Shinto shrine archway
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
present (brought by a visitor); gift
to buy more (of something)
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
sharply; harshly; stingingly
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say