Vocabulary

executioner

twin-lens reflex camera

twin-lens reflex camera

mythical shark-like demon sea monster with barbed tail fin, said to live off the coast of Matsuura and other places in Western Japan; Beach Stroker

tolylene

master swordsman

keystone

light emanating from a sword; shimmering of a sword

zigzag, dogtooth pattern

furnace (for casting bronze)

taking entrance tests for multiple schools

applying to enter more than one school

approval and authorization; permits and licences

legal protection (e.g. of an environment or cultural asset)

promotional measure; stimulation measure (for the economy)

mode of expression

animation cel (from an animated movie)

calligraphy practice (esp. intensive or diligent); calligraphy exercises

taproot

good-for-nothing man (as a partner); no-hoper

severe rain

right to a view; right to enjoy scenery from one's living space

automatic turnstile (ticket gate)

sense of fulfillment; sense of completeness; sense of accomplishment; sense of contentment

vanishing like mist

rolling about

title song (of a record)

title song (of a record)

abstinence from alcohol

regular drinking; habitual drinking

policy interest rate

railroad track gauge

mythomania; propensity to lie

low price; affordable price

low price; affordable price

person stranded due to mass transit disruptions after an earthquake, etc.

dressing room; green room; backstage

wicket (e.g. in cricket)

wicket (e.g. in cricket); castle; stumps

the three main gods (Amaterasu Ōmikami, Tsukuyomi no Mikoto and Susano-o no Mikoto)