to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)
Iki (former province located on Iki Island in present-day Nagasaki Prefecture); Iki (island)
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
ordinary; common; mediocre
one yen; throughout (an area); whole district
drift (of snow, leaves, etc.); hangout for social dropouts
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
strange tale; curious report; strange report
use; utilization; utilisation; application
at that time; in those days
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
research visit; visit to collect data (esp. historical, folklore, etc.)
materials; data; document
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
equinoctial week (when Buddhist services are held); Buddhist services during the equinoctial week; nirvana
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
Kumamoto (city, prefecture)
feudal domain (Edo and early Meiji periods, precursor to current prefectures); fiefdom; province
instructor; (fencing) teacher; model
kappa (mythical water-dwelling creature)
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)