to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
distinguished war service; merit of war
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
sword inscribed with the name of the swordsmith
(Shinto) shrines and (Buddhist) temples
family which supports a temple; parishioner
strange occurrence; unusual occurrence; unexpected occurrence; grave and unexpected occurrence
medical efficacy; effect of a medicine
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
giant tsunami; giant tidal wave
(wind or human-powered) warship
fully loaded; full load; loaded condition
starting in advance; starting first; going first; starting (in team sports)
laughable; ridiculous; pitiful; contemptible; absurdity
front of (the main building of) a shrine
dapple-grey (gray) (horse coat colour)
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
brilliant; radiant; bright; sparkling
Shinano (former province located in present-day Nagano Prefecture and parts of Gifu Prefecture)
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
imperial villa; royal villa; detached palace
deva and naga; heavenly dragon
the teachings of Buddha (as likened to the Dharmachakra, originally a wheel-like weapon used to destroy the evils of mankind); Buddhist doctrine
(one's) speech; expression of views; discussion
grass used for thatching; sedge used for thatching
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
dam; weir; barrier; sluice
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift