Meanings

the harmony of yin and yang energies

join one's hands in prayer

competitive relationship

contest held in the presence of a daimyo, shogun or the Emperor

the state (degree) of congestion

send-off game

competitive lobbying

the unity of knowledge and virtue

depending on the (one's) situation (circumstances)

game held with the Emperor in attendance

reorganization

(engaging in a round of) mutual criticism

meeting and parting

rivalry over winning the right to host an event

administration established through an unprincipled political coalition

pushing and shoving

pushing and shoving

collusion before a bid or tender

multifunction machine

jostling