a historical period where social disorder is so great due to war, disease, political disorder etc. that there is little or no cultural development; Dark Ages

(construction, architecture) The large, central pillar that holds up a traditional Japanese house. / The breadwinner of a household or organization.

暗黒時代: a historical period where social disorder is so great due to war, disease, political disorder etc. that there is little or no cultural development; Dark Ages

classical antiquity

ground / minced / milled / crushed / grated

agent, chemical substance / drug, medicine / dose

(as used in compounds) at, in, located

Clipping of 在郷 (zaigō): countryside or outskirts

wood / raw material / talent, genius

(law) Used after the name of an action, to form the name of a criminal charge