Meanings

Disturbance of the Three Ports (riots in Korea in 1510)

War of the Triple Alliance (1864-1870)

anti-communism, anti-capitalism, anti-fascism (policy of the Socialist Masses Party)

sergeant (JGSDF)

second lieutenant (JGSDF)

major (JGSDF)

lieutenant-commander (JMSDF)

staff sergeant (JASDF)

three wholesome roots (no coveting, no anger, no delusion)

an old man is twice a child

the three guardian deities in time of war (Marici, Mahakala and Vaisravana)

Mikawa (former province located in the east of present-day Aichi Prefecture)

the three deities (Marici, Mahakala, Sarasvati)

San'etsu (the three former provinces of Echizen, Etchū and Echigo)

tricolor dango eaten during cherry blossom viewing (esp. pink, white, and green)

hard-packed dirt (clay, gravel, etc.) floor

after-afterparty

three-card betting game (e.g. oicho-kabu)

koto, alcohol and poetry

three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand) of the April, May, July, or December suit