2016, Kina Kobayashi, translated by Jenny McKeon, Nameless Asterism[1], volume 3:
Pulling a kabedon will freak her out, so don't get pushy...
2016, Margo Berman, The Blueprint for Strategic Advertising: How Critical Thinking Builds Successful Campaigns[2], page 180:
To do this, Wong demonstrated a common, passion-filled move called "Kabe-don" as shown in manga comics.
2017, Kei Sasuga, translated by Adam Hirsch, Domestic Girlfriend[3], volume 13, unnumbered page:
Kabedon only works if you're both into each other.
2018, Maki Miyoshi, translated by Benjamin Good, My Boy in Blue[4], volume 5, page 169:
I did include a kabedon (second try), so please forgive me...
2019, Crystal S. Chan, Manga Classics: A Midsummer Night's Dream[5], unnumbered page:
I used the classic Japanese 'kabedon' action for Demetrius - making him slap his hand against the tree next to her head - to reinforce the idea that he is threatening Helena.
2021, Kana Nakatsuki, translated by Andria McKnight, Don't Tempt Me, VP![6], volume 3, unnumbered page:
Do girls really get excited over kabedons?
2021, Teren Mikami, translated by TNFWIBYLU Translation Team, There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless...[7], volume 5, unnumbered page:
We were presently in an empty classroom during lunch break, and she had me trapped in a truly magnificent kabedon.
2023, Yu Yoshidamaru, translated by Max Greenway, Ogami-san Can't Keep It In[8], volume 2, page 177:
Uh-oh...I may have stumbled into a kabedon here...
2024, Isle Osaki, translated by Airco, Full Clearing Another World Under a Goddess with Zero Believers[9], volume 6, unnumbered page:
“Hmm, I think I might. You know that 'kabedon' thing? Do that, and then go in for a kiss."
2024, Baylin Wing, Seen Her Year[10], unnumbered page:
Never in my life would I ever imagine someone pulling a kabedon on me? A seat kabedon!
2020, Rikito Nakamura, Yukiko Nozawa, translated by M. Fulcrum, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You[11], volume 12, unnumbered page: