gentleness, softness, suppleness; also, such an object

beast

wool cloth

a gun

heavy, weighty / involving large-scale manufacture, heavy / great in degree, heavy, serious, severe, hard, difficult

the twelve "earthly branches" (支) of the Chinese zodiac, which are represented each by an animal

October

December

importance, consequence, significance

Clipping of 獣医師 (“veterinarian”).