返

returning half of a consolatory or celebratory gift

to throw one's chest out; to hold one's head high

repeated game (game theory)

stage prop in kabuki, consisting of a revolving panel with a life-size doll on each side

rapid change in a situation, person's attitude, etc.

to resew

inclined plane

half backstitch

Computing

loopback test

rotating stage machinery, which rolls backwards 90 degrees to reveal the next scene

round trip

to wipe the slate clean; to start anew

Sumo

to start a bout with the turn of a referee's fan

quickly reversed cut (sword technique)

Martial arts

swallow counter (judo technique); swallow flight reversal

Mahjong

swapping one's hand with the bottom row of the nearest wall (cheating technique)

Mahjong

completing a hand with an opponent's discarded riichi tile

collateral (goods)

collateral security

collateral (money); collateral or counterpart fund

Sumo

minor inner footsweep

Computing

repetitive operation

lightly re-dyeing something with indigo

Food, cooking

vinegar simmered with a little bit of salt

Martial arts

corner throw (judo); corner reversal

repetition symbol; repetition of the previous character

Computing

loopback test

digging up, removing sprouts from, and replanting tubers (esp. of the sweet potato) to make for a bigger end product