narezushi; fermented sushi (pickled in brine rather than vinegar), precursor of modern sushi
thin person; skinny person
great authority; eminent person; luminary
carry (of digit, bit, etc.)
type of jōruri recitation
widow spider (of genus Latrodectus)
spring and autumn; spring and fall; years; age
rice with other ingredients poured on top
chintzy, money-grubbing girl
parched flour, esp. barley
funeral Buddhism; modern day Buddhism in Japan that focuses on the lucrative performing of funeral ceremonies over teaching enlightenment
privately-made (esp. postcard, mailing card, etc.); commercially-made; non-government; unofficial
vote for a losing candidate; wasted vote
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
seed of Buddhahood; something that makes it possible to attain Buddhahood; teaching of Buddha which make it possible to be enlightened
at the bedside where one dreams
craftsman; artisan; carpenter; (skilled) workman
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
modernization; modernisation