Meanings
Readings
Common Words
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
matter; item; facts
item; heading; category; clause
headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
clause; paragraph; item
Linguistics
argument
Mathematics
term (of an equation)
Archaic
nape (of the neck)
things to note; matters that require attention; important points; considerations; precautions; suggestions; warnings
matter of the highest priority; top priority; first priority
clause; article; stipulations
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