(ecology) The ecosystem of the Earth regarded as a self-regulating superorganism.

A character that is valid in a given writing system but not included in the present font and/or character encoding, and which therefore is displayed using an additional mechanism. Mutually distinct from tofu and from mojibake.

A foreigner in or from the perspective of Japan

(bodybuilding) A high-calorie beverage or powdered drink used to bulk up the physique, especially the muscles. Typically, such beverages are very high in sugar content, and need to be drunk in large volumes.

(bodybuilding) A person who has difficulty gaining weight through either diet or exercise.

plural of gain / (bodybuilding) Increase in muscle mass.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gain

plural of gaijin

One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals.

A female given name, a diminutive of Abigail. / Alternative spelling of Gayle (given name) / Alternative spelling of Gayle (A jargon in South Africa.)