exorcism; putting a deadly curse on; cursing to death
to peel off; to come off; to flake off
radioactive contamination
wabi-sabi; aesthetic sense in Japanese art centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection
lightly (floating); buoyantly; puffing (on a pipe, cigarette, etc.); tooting (a trumpet, horn, etc.); blowing (a flute, whistle)
world tree (religious or mythological motif)
streamlined shape; aerodynamic shape
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to cut (someone) down; to slay
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
prediction; prophecy; prognostication; (religious) prophecy
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
knockoff; counterfeit goods
something worth mentioning; something to count on; something problematic
to blunder; to fail; to make a mistake
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
furiously; passionately; indignantly
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; even number; chō (unit of length, approx. 109.09 m)
real thing; original; actual
acquaintance; relations; sexual intercourse; intersection
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
quietly; calmly; comfortably; peacefully
dark-natured; gloomy; dour; moody; insular; glum
tenacious; persistent; stubborn; vindictive; spiteful; vengeful
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
equipment; installation; facilities; arrangements
having not the slightest idea
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success
flood of emotions; many thoughts
hourly; from hour to hour; moment by moment; momently; from one minute to the next; with each passing moment
sovereign; emperor; monarch
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
to run down (stairs, etc.)
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
leaving someone behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone