当

successful candidate

prizewinner

compared to our company's products (a phrase often used in advertising when comparing old and new products); in this company's comparison

Colloquial

as I see it; by my estimate

nowadays; these days; at present

kanji used as a phonetic symbol, instead of for the meaning; phonetic-equivalent character; substitute character; ateji

kanji used for their meaning, irrespective of reading

Word usually written using kana alone

dong dang gui (aromatic herb similar to dong quai, Angelica acutiloba)

Rare term

dong quai (aromatic herb used to treat various gynecological symptoms, Angelica sinensis)

winning one's first election; being elected for the first time

Abbreviation

projected to win; sure to be elected; home free

this place; this office

child born to one's current wife

latest style (fashion, hairstyle, etc.); up-to-date style

dividend

the n-th generation head of a family

propriety; right or wrong; justice

this mountain

this temple

this temple

Military

batman; officer's orderly

preparing one's own lunch; bringing one's own lunch; paying for one's own lunch

working without pay; volunteer work

countries concerned (involved)

same-day ticket

allocation; appropriation

spiteful remarks

(detachable) elbow rest; arm rest; elbow pad

Martial arts

elbow strike (karate)

rivalry in love; rivalry for the heart of a woman

quarrel over something trivial; storm in a teacup

Orig. meaning

quarrel between two samurai due to an (accidental) clash of sheaths while crossing paths

needing to be done; requiring a response