to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
to look old; to become musty; to wear out
declining birth rates; decrease in the number of children
wild; growing wild; living in the wild; (arch.) I
countermeasures to the falling birthrate
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
contraceptive device; birth-control device
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to grow up; to become an adult
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
petty underling; small fry
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
sign; indication; omen; symptom
feeling keenly; fully realizing
in turns; alternately; in order
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
siblings; brothers and sisters
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
distrust; unjust suspicion
reserve; spare; note; memorandum; duplicate; copy
aiming for laughs; trying to make people laugh; playing to the crowd; crowd-pleaser
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; rice ball
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to give directions; to issue instructions
check; restraint; oppression; suppression
at one time; some time ago; once
cloud of dust (sand, etc.)
the way one works; one's working manner
to project; to stick out; to stand out