"Historical kana usage", a prescriptive method of using kana to write Japanese. Devised in the Edo period by Keichū (契沖) and taught in schools until 1946, it aims to be etymologically faithful and reflects earlier stages of the language (Heian period and earlier).

邪馬台国, 耶馬台国: (historical) Yamatai

An interjection used in cheering for sumo: great; tremendous; extreme

koinobori, Japanese carp-shaped streamer

国民党: people's party; nationalist party; national party

国民党: Japan Nation Party; Kuomintang

(regional, Tōhoku, Hokkaidō) Synonym of 可愛い (kawaii, “cute”)

初恋: first love

小磯: a surname

故郷: a hometown; homeland