infectious disease; infection
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
to screw up one's courage; to take heart
large statue of Buddha (trad. at least 4.8m high)
taking a commemorative photo
wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family
outrider; herald; rikishi who leads the yokozuna to the ring prior to his ring-entering ceremony
kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
inner citadel; core; center; centre
suspicious-looking; fishy
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
having not the slightest idea
good family; respectable family; decent family
last position; previous job; predecessor
charm; incantation; spell; curse
family trouble (quarrel); domestic squabble; internal squabble (over headship rights) in a daimyo family in the Edo period
computer graphics; CG; computer-generated imagery; CGI
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
it's my turn; the ball is in my court; it's up to me
eastern Japan (usu. east of the Chūbu region)
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
difficult to get into; not be easily influenced into joining some mood or activity
way of living; manner of living; lifestyle
Okayama prefecture (Chūgoku area)
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
Mount Fuji; Mt. Fuji; Fujiyama; Fuji-san
famous place; name of a part (of an instrument, etc.); name and address
regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day
guide; tour guide; conductor; guidebook
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by