抜

jumping through a hoop

removing the astringent taste (from persimmons)

pulling out one's hair; trichotillomania

discharge printing; discharge style

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

unplugging (a cable, device, etc.); disconnecting

trim line (in vehicle body manufacturing)

air hole; air vent

forgetfulness; leaving things unfinished

to thin out (e.g. seedlings)

Martial arts

counterattack while evading the opponent's attack (kendo)

pilferage

Common noun; Food, cooking

tempura soba without the noodles

Expressions

missing the vital element

Hanafuda

scoring combination in a dealt hand that becomes worth more at the end of the game if the player's total score is above 88

molting; moulting

nail removal; declawing

gutting (esp. a fish); gutted fish

Abbreviation; Kansai-ben

hard-boiled egg

starchy water (from boiled rice)

unlined in the back

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Food, cooking

pouring boiling water over fried dishes to remove excess oil

Art, aesthetics

western resist technique in porcelain painting using turpentine oil

oil extraction; oil extractor; oil removal

corkscrew

uncommon; above average

drawn thread

extraction; withdrawal; evulsion; avulsion

excerpt; selection

bluering angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis)