in other words; what I (you, etc.) mean is

to startle; to surprise; to astonish

past tense and perfective aspect of 言う (iu, yū) [godan]

nonetheless, although, be that as it may

dormitory / hostel / villa / tea pavilion

as far as ... is concerned; in terms of ...

a target, a mark, a bullseye / an objective, an object (of doing something)

library (room, as in a school)

utility value

valuable