to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
January; first month of the lunar calendar
Capricornus (constellation); Capricorn; the Goat
Shiga prefecture (Kinki area)
residing; living; dwelling
gathering of talented people; group of geniuses
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
library; book collection; paperback book
wall iris; roof iris; Iris tectorum; fleur-de-lis