(slang) woman in the sciences

The katakana syllable デョ (dyo). Its equivalent in hiragana is でょ (dyo).

The katakana syllable テョ (tyo). Its equivalent in hiragana is てょ (tyo).

(literary) residence

(literary) to reside

narrative

魑魅魍魎: the various monsters and spirits (of the forests, mountains, and rivers)

burakumin, member of a group of modern-day outcastes discriminated against based on their perceived linkage to Japan's lowest ranks of feudal outcast groups, place of residency or occupations. Often referred to as 被差別部落民 (hisabetsu burakumin, “discriminated burakumin”).

resident, inhabitant (of a particular area)

Kyūjitai form of 民謡 (“folk song (of the ordinary people)”)