三

three main Kumano shrines (Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha)

third gender; third sex

Work of art, literature, music, etc. name

Illustrated Sino-Japanese Encyclopedia (1712)

Astronomy

Spring Triangle (asterism)

one's next three neighbors; one's next three neighbours

to be really angry

January; 13th month

adenosine triphosphate; ATP

piano trio

Buddhism

anuttara samyak sambodhi (supreme perfect enlightenment)

In ref. to 密閉, 密集, 密接

three Cs; three conditions that facilitate the transmission of infectious diseases (closed spaces, crowds, and close contact)

Buddhism; Usu. 三密

three mysteries (Buddha's body, speech and mind)

eloquence or flattery designed to deceive

breaking into cold sweat when one is very embarrassed or scared

Colloquial; From バリバリ三本

full signal strength (on a cellphone); good cellphone reception; three bars

afternoon snack (eaten around 3 o'clock); afternoon tea

The Six Secret Teachings and The Three Strategies of Huang Shigong (two ancient Chinese military treatises)

secrets (of the art of war, etc.); mysteries

Buddhism

Amitabha triad; image of Amitabha Buddha flanked by the Bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and Mahasthamaprapta

tertiary industry

Colloquial

hangover that still lingers two days after drinking; still being hungover after two days

Buddhism

Bhaishajyaguru triad; image of Bhaishajyaguru Buddha flanked by the Bodhisattvas Suryaprabha and Candraprabha

uranium-238 (U-238)

three highest ranks in a ministry: minister, vice minister and parliamentary secretary

burning of New Year's gate decorations (usu. on the 15th day of the New Year)

38th parallel (that demarcates North Korea and South Korea)