a protective charm for babies, made as a doll in the form of a baby, and intended to take on any misfortune in the real baby's stead; originally made of wood or bamboo, with the body and arms traditionally in a T shape and with a round head attached on top

cherishing, esteem

to overcome

a crescent moon on the third day of a lunar month, especially on the eighth lunar month / (by extension) Short for 三日月形 (mikazuki-gata): a crescent moon in general