Meanings

earthquake precursor

before one's birth

Bizen sword (mid-Heian to early Kamakura periods)

storefront

same period of last year

year-before period

to and fro process

porch

one's previous doctor

upstage center (in a noh play)

stage left (on a noh stage), in front of the chorus

stage left (on a noh stage), in front of the chorus

advance purchase excursion fare

advance purchase (e.g. fare)

outside near the door to one's home

advance reservation required

near bankruptcy

advance reservations not required

advance reservation

month-to-month basis