half-sister (different father); half-sisters
video recording; video media
new creation; new invention; new production; new breed
popular line (of goods); products predicted to sell well
place that is often written about in waka poetry; oft-repeated descriptive epithets in poetry
to blend (e.g. truth and lies); to mix together (e.g. kanji and kana)
utilization rate; capacity factor; utilization factor; coefficient of use
using a new brush for the first time; doing something for the first time; man losing his virginity (esp. to an older woman)
LINE (instant messaging software)
business efforts; corporate efforts
to show unwillingness (to do); to be reluctant (to do); to look annoyed; to show signs of finding something bothersome
animated film released direct-to-video
sexless; without sex; sexlessness
the four social classes (samurai, farmers, artisans, merchants); the masses
signed book; autographed book
virtuous cycle; virtuous circle
more than friends, less than lovers
reasonable (person); obedient (e.g. child); doing what one is told
to try to make a favourable impression; to appeal
laughing oneself into convulsions; splitting one's sides laughing; rolling with laughter
off the shoulder (e.g. top, dress, etc.)
founding member (of a music group, etc.); initial member
overflowing with charm; full of smiles
self-employed profession (e.g. actor, artist); liberal profession
swipe (multi-touch screen interface); swipe; sweeping blow
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear