Kaze no Stigma:Volume1 Translator's Notes
第一巻: 風の聖痕
Chapter 1
Golden Carp
A mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, which is an auspicious protector of well-being.
Practitioner
Name given to someone who practices jutsu, literally ‘Jutsu-sha’ (術者)
Enjutsu
Literally means "Fire Technique." This will be used from here on.
Ukemi
Ukemi comes from Uke. Uke is a form of martial arts where one learns how to "receive" a technique. Basically, a Ukemi is when you learn how to take a throw or a fall without injuring yourself.
Here is the Wikipedia article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukemi
Taijutsu
Literally "Body Arts." This is a very broad term for classical martial arts or fighting arts in general.
Here is the Wikipedia article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taijutsu
Kekkai
Kekkai means barrier, and is typically magical or spiritual.
Here is the Wikipedia article. Please look at the bottom paragraph. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kekkai
Soushu
Literally means ‘Head of Sect’, but here it means ‘Head of the Kannagi House/Clan’.
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Chapter 2
Bishoujo
Bishoujo literally means, "beautiful young girl." As the literal translation implies, it refers to most beautiful young girls.
Here is the Wikipedia article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishoujo
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Epilogue
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