Buddhism

Amitabha (Buddha); Amida

Word usually written using kana alone; Abbreviation

ghostleg lottery; ladder lottery; lottery in which participants trace a line across a lattice pattern to determine the winner

Word usually written using kana alone; Abbreviation

wearing a hat pushed back on one's head

Common noun

prosperity; prospering; flourishing

Interjection

best of luck; all the best; hurray; hoorah

Sukhavati sutra

stopgap measure; temporary expedient

Message welcoming a new imperial era

prosperity to the emperor

Deity

Amamikyu (Ryukyuan religion creation goddess)