Vocabulary

dubbing (of a film, etc. into a different language)

old wound; scar

north-northwest

long-handled Chinese spear; lance; pike

to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct

majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance

old master; old teacher

weariness; boredom; tedium; tiresomeness

capitalist; financier

herbivorous; plant-eating; graminivorous

father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy

to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger

agile; nimble; light (of foot)

insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned

main hall (of a Shinto shrine); main shrine; inner sanctuary

this country; our country

magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm

trout; sea trout

cocoon

miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans

dream; vision; reverie

nonsense; no meaning; meaningless

heartlessness; hardness of heart; coldheartedness; cruelty

colourless; colorless; achromatic

invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable

famous literary composition

licence; license; certificate; permit

imitation; copying

window screen; insect screen; mosquito screen; screen; screen door

crest; coat of arms

follower (of religion; esp. Jōdo Shinshū practitioners); believer

field; farm

to translate; to interpret

life circumstances; lifestyle; (family) finances

grassland; meadow

abundant; ample; plentiful; affluent

I-novel; novel narrated in the first person

small fish; fry

food; foodstuff

learning; study