the Mesolithic

small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise

(mathematics) geometric mean, specifically, if the variables a, b, c satisfy the relation a:b=b:c, then b is the 幾何中項 of a and c.

a metatarsal bone

the Second Sino-Japanese War

Kyūjitai form of 営業中 (“open”)

generous; magnanimous

friend / faction

bar, staff, stick, pole, walking stick, cane, stave, strove, rod, wand, (shepherd's) crook. / straight line.

direction, way, side / more so (preceded by ～の, often followed by ～が)