(grammar) declension

there are not many, there are few, there is little

the Japanese language

change in society, climate, or condition, transformation, variety / variation / declension / (sumo) a step to one side during the tachiai, the initial charge at the start of a sumo match; a sidestep

to change, to vary

goblin, ghost; an apparition

language, speech

status, rank / (grammar) case (of a word) / capacity / character / case (law)

a male given name / a male given name / a male given name

style / rank / status / grade / class