A historical form of Japanese writing. Text is written entirely in kanji, with functional morphemes written in smaller-sized man'yōgana.

(historical) a daimyo who became hereditary vassals of the Tokugawa just before or after the Battle of Sekigahara

lively; active / fulfilling; worthwhile / destiny; fate

(Buddhism) think on the power of Kannon

五大明王: the five Wisdom Kings in Vajrayana Buddhism

rank / follow / sub- prefix

moisten, make moist / kind, cordial / glossy

love, affection / attachment or attraction to a particular partner, erotic affection

axis of evil

malignant tumor, cancer