come again? what did you say again? (asking the listener to repeat what was said) / what!? (expressing disbelief and shock)

Used with uncertain information. / no matter the circumstances

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see なん, でも.

(more informal) Alternative form of なのだ (na no da)

Used in reproach. / Used in relief.

仏壇: household Buddhist altar

念仏: Buddhist prayer

豚汁: pork miso soup

to appeal to the court, police or other public place, and compete which one is correct publicly; to bring a lawsuit

(historical) the red-light district in modern-day Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo (as it was located south of Edo Castle)