popular noun noun (generic)
- million seller, book, record, etc. which sells a million copies
gairaigo waseigo English origin popular noun noun (generic)
- shop, bar, etc. where live jazz, pop, rock, etc. is performed, live music club
gairaigo waseigo English origin popular search-only kana form noun noun (generic)
- infotainment television program, TV gossip show, (tabloid) talk show, talk show featuring discussion of current news, etc.
onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb adverb taking the と particle noun or participle taking the aux. verb する verb (generic) noun (generic)
- slowly (but steadily), gradually, bit-by-bit
- irritatedly, impatiently
- scorchingly (of the sun)
- sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil)
- sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
- oozing out (oil, sweat, etc.), seeping out
onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb adverb taking the と particle noun or participle taking the aux. verb する verb (generic) noun (generic) noun colloquial
- fluttering (esp. of thick or heavy material)
- piece of dangling cloth, paper, metal, etc.
- labia minora, inner lips
onomatopoeic or mimetic word adverb adverb taking the と particle food, cooking noun noun (generic)
- by ones and twos
- tears or flower petals falling quietly
- gurgling bird sound
- falling apart, crumbling, melting (in one's mouth)
- dish made from fiveleaf aralia sprouts, pickled daikon, walnuts, etc.
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- et cetera, and so forth
gairaigo waseigo English origin noun noun (generic)
- management of an enterprise by employees
- joint management of accommodation block, etc. by the owners
gairaigo waseigo English origin noun noun (generic)
- cheap, easily put together cupboard, bookcase, shelves, chest, etc. made of colored plywood
gairaigo French origin noun noun (generic)
- simple clothing made without seams, lining, padding, etc.