Japanese to English Dictionary (和英辞典 / Waei Jiten)

Shoot the breeze

To converse casually and aimlessly about unimportant matters; to chat idly.

Short Selling

The practice of selling financial instruments that the seller does not currently own, with the intention of buying them back at a lower price.

Shorting

The act of selling a security that one does not own, with the intention of buying it back at a lower price.

Shrew

A small, mouse-like mammal with a long snout, feeding chiefly on insects and typically living in damp places or underground.

Shrinking Strategy

A strategic approach aimed at reducing the size or scale of operations to improve efficiency or profitability.

Shrivel

To wrinkle and become smaller as a result of a loss of moisture or heat.

Shrubland

A plant community characterized by vegetation dominated by shrubs, often occurring in arid or semi-arid regions with poor soil conditions.

Shunmaku

A curtain used in traditional Japanese theater to separate scenes.

Shuriyu Igaku

A branch of medicine that emphasizes specific traditional practices and philosophies unique to Japanese culture.

Shuryūigaku

A field of study focused on the mastery of medical practices and theories.

Shut-in

A person who is unable to leave their home because of illness, age, or disability.

Sidepiece

A secondary romantic or sexual partner maintained alongside a primary, committed relationship.