to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing

not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence

affair; state; incident; issue; matter

verdict; sentence

directions; orders; command; instructions

notice; information; communication; news; message; tidings; update

having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored

Usu. in neg. sentence as ～がない, etc.

news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact

going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge

recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court

love affair

weeding out; elimination (e.g. of unneeded employees); culling; selection

Biology

selection

matter for the police; brush with the law

(committing, resorting to) an act of violence