sponge, the artificial or natural material used to soak up water

absorbing (knowledge) very quickly and naturally

鷲鼻: aquiline nose

(literally) digging around a tree before transplanting it; / (figuratively) seeking agreement in meetings and discussions with others before putting a change into action

water (sometimes cold and/or fresh) / drinking water / a fluid, liquid / a flood / (sumo) Short for 水入り (mizuiri): halting

Japanese-style room (as opposed to a Western-style room in a Japanese home or building)

(mainly Western Japan) I, me

eagle (bird) / (figuratively, historical, Empire of Japan) aviator

eagle

(BDSM) a practitioner of erotic bondage.