noun / ~する noun:

• unwinding of funds transfer obligations; requesting a bank to return money that was transferred (e.g in error or in excess)

noun:

• Clarke number; abundance of a chemical element in the Earth's crust, as calculated by geochemist Frank Wigglesworth Clarke - Geology term

expression:

• having food on the table is more important than having a high social standing; taro stems over family status [literal] - proverb - humorous term

expression / adverb:

• as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

noun / ~する noun:

• opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open
• opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access

adverb / ~と adverb:

• drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; in a trickle - onomatopoeia
• incessantly (esp. speaking, e.g. complaints, compliments); in great profusion - onomatopoeia

adverb / ~と adverb:

• tap; rap-tap; tapping - onomatopoeia
• without delay; smoothly; without a hitch

adjectival noun:

• even; equal; with no advantage or disadvantage

noun:

• special offers available for a limited time of the day; limited-time sale - From English "time sale"

godan ~る verb / transitive:

• to spur on; to urge forward; to impel
• to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)

noun:

• bones left after cremation (esp. those of a Buddha or Boddhisatva) - Buddhism term
• grain of rice; cooked rice ［しゃり］ ➜ しゃり

ichidan verb / transitive:

• to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle

godan ~つ verb / intransitive verb:

• to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat ［打ち勝つ・打勝つ］
• to overcome (a difficulty)
• to out-hit ［打ち勝つ・打勝つ］

noun:

• second in command
• fourth athlete to compete in a 5-on-5 team competition (kendo, judo, etc.) ➜ 先鋒【せんぽう】

ichidan verb:

• to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off

adverb / ~と adverb:

• trickling (of water) - onomatopoeia
• flickering (of fire) - onomatopoeia

adverb / ~と adverb / ~する noun:

• darting about (e.g. a small animal); scampering about; moving rapidly - onomatopoeia

noun:

• (someone with a) sweet tooth; person fond of sweets; person who doesn't like alcohol, preferring sweets ➜ 辛党

noun:

• daimyo's alternating Edo residence; official attendance service (by a daimyo in the Edo era)

noun:

• shirataki noodles; white noodles made from konjak starch, often used in sukiyaki
• waterfall resembling a white sheet

noun:

• contract (entered into on the basis of a promise or previous agreement); formal agreement; contract at hand

noun / expression:

• trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick

noun / ~する noun:

• pouring alcohol
• person pouring alcohol for guests or customers (typically a woman)
• (apprentice) geisha; dancing girl

noun:

• board (across a ditch, etc.)
• step; tread; footboard; running board
• pedal (of an organ, etc.); treadle

noun:

• opposite the front; front seats in a theater; stalls; orchestra seats
• (seat facing) south side of ring - Sumo term

noun:

• missing part; broken part; chip (e.g. in a cup)
• short weight
• false eye (in go)

noun:

• story about human nature or emotions (esp. rakugo); emotional rakugo story lacking a punch line ➜ 落語