A term derived from the Sanskrit Tīrthika, and refers to any doctrine which "treads the outer path" to enlightenment. This is opposed to the teachings of orthodox Buddhism, the "Naidō" (内道, lit. "Inner Path"), and is thus considered to be misguided and heretical.

魔法使い, 魔法遣い: a magic user: a magician, a wizard, a sorcerer

間接話法: reported speech, indirect speech

宝暦:

邦暦:

訪客: visitor, guest

方言: dialect, provincialism / 放言: careless remark / 法源: source of law / 法眼: second highest rank of Buddhist monk

保元: Japanese era name extended from 1156 to 1159

放課後: after school

prefer / had better; would rather