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
Term to denote someone who practices a jutsu. In Japanese, "jutsu-sha" (術者), which literally means "technique/art person."
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
Youma
Youma, depending on the context can mean different things. Some definitions are demons, monsters, and spirits. In most cases, youma has a negative connotation.
Jutsu
Jutsu can mean different things in different contexts. In this context, it would mean something like technique or skill.
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
Chichiue
Chichiue (父上) is a polite, archaic term for "father" that was prevalent in samurai families.
Otou-sama
Otou-sama is another term for "father." Chichiue would be considered more formal than Otou-sama.
Fuujutsu-Shi
Fuujutsu-shi (風術師) literally means, "wind arts expert." In practice, the sense of "expert" doesn't show directly, and the meaning would simply be "practitioner of the wind arts."
"Jutsu-shi" (術師) is similar to, but is NOT the same as "jutsu-sha" (術者), which has a less honorific, more mundane feel. The kanji meanings may help make the distinction clear: 者 - "person."; 師 - "expert, teacher, master."
Ten Thousand Pieces
There is one character, in Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean that is equal to ten-thousand. Historically ten-thousand was a big number, and also can be infinite.
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Chapter 3
Oyaji
Literally means "parent father"(Oyaji in Romaji). A somewhat disrespectful term for one's father, much like "old man" in English.
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Chapter 4
Warring States Period
Warring States Period (戦国時代) was a time of social upheaval, political intrigue, and nearly constant military conflict in Japan that lasted roughly from the middle of the 15th century to the beginning of the 17th century. (source Wiki)
Jodan no Kamae
This is a posture in which you face the enemy squarely and suppress him with your spirit. You overpower his mind and control his movement so that he has no opportunity to attack you. The first gap in his mental awareness and physical defense is seized upon. The essence of this posture is to cut down with your whole mind, spirit and body. This posture is not usually advantageous against an enemy of greater skill. Hidari Jodan no Kamae: • advance the left foot about half a step. • hold the sword high above your head, pointing to your right rear • the body is held in the same way as in Seigan except • the heel of the rear foot touches the floor Migi Jodan no Kamae: • advance the right foot about a half step • the sword is held high, pointing to your left rear • the rest is the same as Hidari Jodan (from http://www.newyorkbudokai.net/technique.html)
Samadhi Flame
Samadhi Flame (三昧真火) - a mythical fire that surpasses this world that has purify powers. Found in Buddhism and Hinduism (Sources needed.)
Ifrit
Ifrit is a type of jiin in the Qur'an. It is also commonly referred to as a fire god. More information is available at the Wikipedia article.
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Ki
Essentially energy/force (more magical than physical). Think DBZ. See the [Wikipedia entry].
Youki
Ki (see above) belonging to a youma. Essentially a dark, corruptive energy.
Tanden
A point below the navel vital in internal meditative techniques. See the [Wikipedia entry].
Ren
Ren attempts to create a 煉獄 (Hell/Purgatory) on Earth, and Ren’s name is 煉.
Theurgy
Theurgy refers to the performance of miracles with divine, or in this case, supernatural assistance.
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Epilogue
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