first Sanskrit alphabet letter;  Africa;  Awa (old province of Japan); (arch.)  prefixed to names to show intimacy
(arch.)  the art of war; (arch.)  martial arts;  military force;  the sword;  valor;  bravery
 corner;  nook;  shade;  shadow;  dark circles (under the eyes);  dark rings
 counter for jewels in a watch;  counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product