spirit that follows one; guardian spirit

highbrow

highbrow

burning one's boats; going for broke

an inter-high school sports tournament or other competition / (especially) a competition held by the All-Japan high school sports association

money worship

(chemistry) soda ash (sodium carbonate)

(informal) "octopus leg wiring": electrical setup involving multiple devices attached to one outlet, hence cluttered and carrying the risk of overloading

to be defeated

faction / group / school