Meanings

quasi-zenith

ceiling function

there is but a fine line between genius and insanity

to have a break in the conversation

Yuanshi Tianzun (one of the supreme divinities of Taoism)

former Christian missionary who apostatized and converted to Buddhism (during the Edo period)

native rock

wasp beetle (Cerambycidae)

predicting the weather from the wind direction, shape of clouds, etc.

Ascension Day

tempura flour (flour mixed with starch, etc.)

natural hot spring

heavenly palace

nautical astronomy

natural fruits

patrilineal imperial succession (Japan)

space weather

heavenly beings shown flying around the main image in a temple

the emperor as a symbol of Japan

prosperity to the emperor