a place name / a surname

spark

a prefecture in the 中部 (Chūbu) region of Japan facing the Sea of Japan; its capital city is also 新潟 (Niigata)

compare with, draw a comparison

a prefecture in the 近畿 (Kinki) region of Japan facing the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea; its capital city is 神戸 (Kōbe, “Kobe”)

criticize

Kyūjitai form of 飛竜 (“wyvern”) / (shogi) a "flying dragon" (shogi piece)

Synonym of ワイバーン (waibān, “wyvern”)

a must-study, a must-learn; a required course.

consume, spend, use