counter for irregularly shaped objects such as desks, armrests, and serving trays / counter for kami and shrines

beforehand; in advance

ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend

Alternative form of くす玉

a type of くす玉 (kusudama, “decorative ball”) that splits open to reveal a banner, confetti, or balloons

firecracker (powder wrapped up in paper as a toy for children) / a fit of anger

New Year's gift

brief moment

Job's tears

by connecting beads into a string thereby making the space shorter, shortness of something