(archaic, no longer existing in Japan) A savings bank, a thrift. Established under laws passed in 1890 during the Meiji period and in 1920 during the Taishō period. Role was later merged into that of normal banks by a law passed in 1943 during the Shōwa period.

(music) an ancient zither-like instrument

bamboo

to store; to accumulate

pursue / drive away / chase / accomplish / attain / commit / one by one

a firecracker

A bamboo forest.

zone (area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc)

a place within a house lower than the regular floor, a depressed, recessed location

An employee who is completely subservient to their company, never complaining about overwork or any other issues; a wage slave (wagie).