beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
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.
shopfront; storefront; shopwindow; over-the-counter
Ladies and Gentlemen!; all of you; everyone
something or other; somehow
to publish a book; to put out a book
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
author (usu. of a particular book); writer
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
horse native to Hokkaido; person born and raised in Hokkaido
Toyama prefecture (Hokuriku area)