(of feudal Japan) Clipping of 兵部省 (Hyōbushō, “Ministry of War”). / (history, government, of feudal China) the Ministry of War

to close / to shut something; to lock something closed

troublemaker

Alternative spelling of 確かめる

娘: girl; daughter

(informal) Clipping of 明けましておめでとう (akemashite omedetō, “Happy New Year”)

切れ目, 切目: break, pause, gap, end, rift

名刀: an excellent blade, famous sword / 銘刀: a sword inscribed with the maker's name / 名湯: a famous hot spring / 迷答: a nonsensical answer, a stupid answer / 名答: good answer

目上: one's superiors, one's betters

目障り: eyesore; something obstructing a view