子

female genital cutting; female genital mutilation; female circumcision

Music

six main gagaku modes (equivalent to A Dorian, B Dorian, E Dorian, D Mixolydian, E Mixolydian and G Mixolydian)

Gnathopogon elongatus (species of cyprinid)

burying alive beneath stones

Physics

quantum field theory

Anatomy

greater trochanter; trochanter major

Anatomy

sesamoid bone

high polymer chemistry

traditional square chair with armrests and a torii-shaped back (used by the emperor, etc. during ceremonies)

Organization name

Electro-Technical Laboratory; ETL

Mahjong

winning hand consisting of four kongs and a pair

silverthorn (species of oleaster, Elaeagnus pungens); thorny elaeagnus; thorny olive

Proverb

the apple doesn't fall far from the tree; like mother, like daughter; like mother, like son

sweets for offering at the Dolls' Festival

sperm count

short noh piece with three seated performers

Organization name

Japan Electronic Computer Company

Proverb

like father, like son; a child who does not resemble their parents is a changeling

Botany

spermatophyte; seed plant

child; brat; tomboy

Solomon's seal (Polygonatum falcatum)

positron emission tomography; PET

electron tube

Proverb

some things can be learned from the young; a fool may give a wise man counsel; to be led across the shallows by the child on one's shoulders