noun  noun (generic) 

• downward compatibility, backward compatibility, compatibility with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
• upward compatibility, forward compatibility, compatibility with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.

noun  noun (generic) 

• shallow bowl for displaying flowers, bonsai, etc.

noun  noun (generic) 

• striking sparks with flint and steel or by rubbing sticks together (usu. to start a fire), fire lit by sparks from flint and steel, etc.
• purification ceremony in which sparks are struck in the direction of someone (oft. for good luck)

noun  noun (generic) 

• hole cut in a wall, panelling, etc. to let light in

godan verb  godan verb (archaic)  verb (generic)  transitive verb 

• to reveal by washing the surface, to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.
• to discover (by investigation), to bring to light, to find out, to dig up, to examine closely, to clarify
• to start washing

noun  noun (generic) 

• way of justification, sorting, etc.

noun  noun (generic) 

• number of large objects such as cars, computers, etc.

noun  noun (generic) 

• chawanmushi, savoury steamed egg custard with chicken, mushrooms, etc. (savory)

noun  noun (generic) 

• middle dot, centred period, full-stop mark at mid-character height, interpoint, symbol used for interword separation, between parallel terms, names in katakana, etc.

JLPT N1  noun  noun (generic)  suffix  counter 

• large building, building with a long roof
• counter for buildings, apartments, etc.