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This is a Buddhist chant/prayer that in Japanese means something like this "I sincerely believe in Amitabha, Lord have mercy on me". You can find more detailed information and better explanation [http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/mcb/mcb10.htm here]. |
This is a Buddhist chant/prayer that in Japanese means something like this "I sincerely believe in Amitabha, Lord have mercy on me". You can find more detailed information and better explanation [http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/mcb/mcb10.htm here]. |
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=== Oba-san === |
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The astericks* indicate spoken English words, as opposed to spoken Japanese. |
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=== Momotaro === |
=== Momotaro === |
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In the folktale Momotaro, the dog following Momotaro immediately starts fighting a monkey they encountered, so this is why dogs and monkeys can't get along. |
In the folktale Momotaro, the dog following Momotaro immediately starts fighting a monkey they encountered, so this is why dogs and monkeys can't get along. |
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=== Jibakurei === |
=== Jibakurei === |
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Literally "earth-bound spirit." Basically it's a spirit that can't leave a certain location because of its former attachment to it when it was alive. |
Literally "earth-bound spirit." Basically it's a spirit that can't leave a certain location because of its former attachment to it when it was alive. |
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=== Desu === |
=== Desu === |
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Desu is added for politeness in this case. But in the Osaka dialect, it's supposed to be "dosu" instead. |
Desu is added for politeness in this case. But in the Osaka dialect, it's supposed to be "dosu" instead. |
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=== Town Pages === |
=== Town Pages === |
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Revision as of 09:10, 14 February 2009
悪霊シリーズ
Prologue
Namuamidabutsu
This is a Buddhist chant/prayer that in Japanese means something like this "I sincerely believe in Amitabha, Lord have mercy on me". You can find more detailed information and better explanation here.
Chapter 3
Oba-san
While this term literally means "aunt", it is generally used for middle-aged woman. However, calling a young woman (under age 40) this would be considered an insult. (Ayako is 23 years old.)
Dai-Senpai
Literally "old teacher". Or in other words, a senior teacher older than 50.
Sly Tanuki
Tanuki is a raccoon dog. They are mischievous shapeshifters, like kitsune in folklore. They are also considered slow and absent-minded though. More information here.
Kansai-ben
John speaks in Kansai-ben with an Australian accent. This is often considered funny, frightening, or very rural. Kansai-ben is used often in comedy talkshows.
Bouzu: Kiddo
"Bouzu" is how many people address little boys.
Wate
"Wate" is "Watashi" (I) in the Kansai dialect.
Spoken English
The astericks* indicate spoken English words, as opposed to spoken Japanese.
Chapter 4
Momotaro
In the folktale Momotaro, the dog following Momotaro immediately starts fighting a monkey they encountered, so this is why dogs and monkeys can't get along.
Chapter 5
Jibakurei
Literally "earth-bound spirit." Basically it's a spirit that can't leave a certain location because of its former attachment to it when it was alive.
Chapter 6
Desu
Desu is added for politeness in this case. But in the Osaka dialect, it's supposed to be "dosu" instead.
Epilogue
Town Pages
Town Pages is a directory for businesses.
Hello Pages
Hello Pages is a directory for pseudonyms.
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