(Japanese mythology) the first of the sons of 天照 (Amaterasu) (along with 天穂日 (Ama no Hohi), 天津彦根 (Amatsuhikone), 活津彦根 (Ikutsuhikone) and 熊野櫲樟日 (Kumanokusuhi)) who were given birth by 素戔嗚 (Susa no O) by chewing her jewels during the 誓約 (ukei, “oath”) to test his intent seeking refuge in her heavenly domain (the five sons were hers; the three daughters she gave birth to were his); he was sent by his mother to rule the land of 葦原の中つ国 (Ashihara no Nakatsukuni), but ultimately he recommended his son 瓊瓊杵 (Ninigi) instead

(idiomatic) out of the blue, bolt from the blue, great surprise

Kyūjitai form of 中華民国: Republic of China.

the Republic of China

(economics) gross national product

(historical) elementary school, national elementary school

a people's republic

(economics) net national product

Kyūjitai form of 国民社会主義

Short for 関東 (Kantō):: the Kantō region of Japan / Short for 東国 (Tōgoku): a historical administrative division of Japan, corresponding to the modern Kantō and Tōkai regions / Short for 東京 (Tōkyō): Tokyo