to get a crick in one's neck (while sleeping)
melodica; pianica; blow-organ; keyboard harmonica
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
to score a goal (basket, etc.); to sink a shot
pot holder; oven glove; oven mitt
being knowledgeable about Japan; being well versed in Japanese affairs
packing something in a bag; bagging
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to pout (e.g. lips); to get nervous; to set one's nerves on edge; to raise (e.g. one's voice)
claw sharpening; scratching post (for cats); claw sharpener
contracted regular payment, e.g. monthly, weekly, etc.; by the (month, week, etc.)
pastry bag; piping bag; decorating tube
sole (of a shoe); sole (fish)
to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)
virtuous government; government founded on good morals
spaghetti Napolitana; Italian spaghetti dish made with a tomato sauce
pickles made in brine and fermented rice bran (esp. vegetables, also meat, fish, eggs, etc.)
to fill in a hole; to plug a gap (money, personnel, etc.); to make up for a deficiency; to cover a deficit
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
seasoning with salt; amount of salt
to issue a manifesto; to appeal
follow-back (on social media); following the account of someone who follows you
main account (on social media, etc.); principal account; real-name account
eight minutes; triangular-swept clerical script (clerical script whose horizontal lines end in a noticeable triangular tail)
to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
to correct cutting; to reshuffle (playing cards)