1

style; manner

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 久しぶり (reading ひさしぶり)

1

swing; shake; wave; swinging

2

appearance; behaviour

Note: word usually written using kana alone

3

pretence (pretense); show; pretending (to)

Note: oft. after a noun+の or verb in the dictionary form

Note: word usually written using kana alone

4

going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction

Note: word usually written using kana alone

5

move (dance); postures

6

lead in (e.g. to a running joke, asking a question); lead up

Note: oft. as フリ

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 前振り

7

unsewn part of a hanging sleeve on a traditional Japanese woman's garment

8

counter for swords, blades, etc.