popular search-only kanji form noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb する transitive verb
- insertion, letter drop
- sending to a prisoner, thing sent to a prisoner
- supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
popular noun noun (generic)
- judicial scrivener, judicial clerk, person qualified to prepare legal documents, handle real-estate transactions, etc.
popular noun noun (generic)
- shōchū, Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
popular noun noun (generic)
- ascending air current, updraft
- upward trend, rise in popularity, influence, etc.
popular noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb する intransitive verb
- taking the podium, mounting the rostrum, going on stage to give a speech, etc.
popular noun noun (generic)
- record of a game of go, shogi, chess, etc.
popular noun noun (generic) counter
- shop, store
- counter for foldable things such as maps, etc.
popular historical term noun noun (generic)
- black ships, Western ships that came to Japan between the 16th and 19th centuries, esp. those of the Perry Expedition in 1853
- foreign disruptor (of the Japanese market), product, person, etc. arriving from the West and disturbing the Japanese market
popular noun noun (generic)
- singing to one's own accompaniment, reciting while playing the shamisen, biwa, etc.
popular noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb する intransitive verb derogatory
- pastime, hobby, favorite amusement
- dissipation, debauchery, loose living, prodigality, indulging in alcohol, women, gambling, etc., profligacy