(Japanese mythology) the protector god of gateways, such as the imperial gate, and one of 瓊瓊杵 (Ninigi)'s crew during his 天孫降臨 (Tenson Kōrin, “Heavenly Grandson's Descent”) to rule the earth

An epithet for Sun Wukong (Son Gokū (孫悟空) in Japanese), the main character in the Chinese classic novel Journey to the West.

Alpha Centauri (brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus)

a goal cannot be attained easily

sub-brown dwarf

(neurology) astrocyte

running extremely fast

(Japanese mythology) the first of the sons of 天照 (Amaterasu) (along with 天穂日 (Ama no Hohi), 天津彦根 (Amatsuhikone), 活津彦根 (Ikutsuhikone) and 熊野櫲樟日 (Kumanokusuhi)) who were given birth by 素戔嗚 (Susa no O) by chewing her jewels during the 誓約 (ukei, “oath”) to test his intent seeking refuge in her heavenly domain (the five sons were hers; the three daughters she gave birth to were his); he was sent by his mother to rule the land of 葦原の中つ国 (Ashihara no Nakatsukuni), but ultimately he recommended his son 瓊瓊杵 (Ninigi) instead

heaven helps those who help themselves

(literally) earthly advantage is more important than heavenly time, man's harmony is more important than earthly advantage