Japanese Loanwords about Actions and Events

Fraud or a swindle.

An action, deed, or act.

A general-purpose loanword for going up, increasing, or related results such as upload, close-up, or wrap.

Advice or guidance; also to advise.

The act of descending a rope down a steep surface.

To Americanize; the process of becoming Americanized.

To secure oneself with a rope for climbing or other rope work.

To wink; a brief closing of one eye.

A sponsored walking event, often for charity.

The act of watching or observing.

To excite or get excited.

A sudden urgent situation requiring immediate action.

To get an erection.

An encounter or meeting.

To enjoy something or the state of enjoying it.

An entry, or the act of applying or registering to participate; also a post or database entry.

To overlap, or the state of overlapping.

Lasting through the whole night; done all night.

An orientation session or program for newcomers, students, or employees.

A pursuit involving cars, usually by police or criminals.

The act or process of giving advice or psychological support.

Cut; cutting; omission or reduction.

A return or resurgence after a setback or absence.

To conceal or disguise by covering or blending in.

Cheating on an examination.

To guard, protect, or keep watch over something or someone.

To keep, maintain, reserve, or retain something.

To kiss, or a kiss itself.

To strike with the foot; a kick.

A catch or catching action, plus several specialized uses.

The act of carrying something; a carry.

The activity of staying outdoors or at a campsite.

The activity of betting money or valuables.

The act of preparing food by heating it.

The activity of going up a surface, especially as a sport.

To close; to bring something to a close.

A contest or competition.

The act of searching for something.

A slowdown or work-to-rule action; also, skipping class or being idle.

To make a summary of something.

The secret or unofficial publishing of banned or censored material.

The act or process of sharing.

To improve body shape or fitness.

An afternoon nap or rest period.

The act of buying goods in stores or online.

The act or process of making things occur at the same time or in step.

A jump; also a jumping event, a hyperlink jump, or a sudden rise.

To scramble or make a hurried, confused movement.