years of age

an official, a director, a boss

a large sushi roll eaten while facing in a favorable direction at 節(せつ)分(ぶん) (setsubun)

nagamaki (long Japanese sword with lengthy handle)

鳴門巻き: A type of 蒲鉾 (kamaboko, “fishcake”) that is white on the outside with a pink spiral pattern on the inside. Prepared in loaves or rolls, then sliced and added to dishes as a garnish.

to hold in one's hand / to obtain

(childish) Alternative spelling of おてて (“hand”)

strengthens the prefixed adjective or adjectival noun

one who does the previous word's action: -ist, -er / (board games) counter for moves in shogi, go, etc.

hand / handicraft, skill, talent / one who does an action: -ist, -er / handwork