(grammar) a verbal conjugation class in which the verb stem ends in k-, with minor historical changes

(grammar) a verbal conjugation class in which the verb stem ends in s-

(Classical Japanese grammar) a verbal conjugation class in which the verb stem ends in r- with four irregular bases: -a, -i, -u, and -e

(linguistics) a specific historical consonantal shift of the Japanese language during the Heian Period, wherein many word-medial /f/ sounds changed to /w/ sounds

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

in general, by and large / ordinary, common, mediocre / outline, gist

(sex) a pose where the legs form an M-shape

(Buddhism) a buddha (enlightened or awakened sentient being) / (Buddhism) a statue or image of any buddha / a departed soul, deceased

protection / guarantee

suddenness, something that happens suddenly / rise / Short for 勃牙利 (Burugaria, “Bulgaria”).