to say, to tell somebody / to call, to name, to give a name / to cry, to call, to make a noise (such as an animal)

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

nonetheless, although, be that as it may

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

to startle; to surprise; to astonish

brothel

stairs used in emergencies

state of emergency (unusually difficult or dangerous situation)

having a comeback or excuse for everything one is told, being smart in the sense of having a smart mouth

real or actual life