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Astronomy

the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plow

to turn a somersault

to happily give away; to be glad (to give, to get rid of)

breaking into cold sweat when one is very embarrassed or scared

Milk Dipper; southern dipper asterism (star pattern) within Sagittarius

From The New Book of Tang

great authority; eminent person; luminary; Mount Tai and the Big Dipper

piece of wood supporting deeply receded eaves, esp. in temple construction

separatory funnel; separating funnel

being as bold as a lion

Buchner funnel

Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella); indianmeal moth; pantry moth; North American high-flyer

Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella); indianmeal moth; pantry moth; North American high-flyer

being ready to drink sake by the keg; drinking like a fish

Work of art, literature, music, etc. name

Fist of the North Star (manga series and media franchise; written by Buronson and illustrated by Hara Tetsuo)

Historical term

traditional ladle-shaped, charcoal-heated clothing iron; box iron

Historical term

Way of the Five Pecks of Rice (ancient Chinese Daoist movement later known as The Way of the Celestial Masters)

Rare term

Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

Rare term

goto miso (miso from the Kamakura era)

the whole world; south of the Big Dipper