International Phonetic Alphabet; IPA
demotion; relegation; reduction in rank; degradation; downward move
takoyaki pan (cast iron with semi-spherical molds)
certification of official registration of a seal
multi-level marketing; MLM; network marketing; pyramid selling
contrived; false-sounding
solution (esp. to a problem)
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
to charge to the company; to put on an expense account; to write off as an expense
mixture of ingredients (originally five); mixture of minced vegetables, fish, and meat, mixed in a starch (rice, noodles); gomoku (game); five in a row
take the world by storm; to hold sway over the minds of the people
to ride past; to miss one's stop (train, bus, etc.)
otaku; geek; nerd; enthusiast
officially registered seal
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)
to rank next to; to come after
tax counsellor; tax counselor; licensed tax accountant
fundraising campaign; donation (to a fundraising campaign); contribution; (political) campaign
desire for marriage; marriage aspiration; yearning for marriage
online shopping; internet shopping
walleye pollack roe (generally served salted and spiced with red pepper)
being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks
hired car with driver; chauffeur-driven vehicle for hire
to steal another's spouse; to steal another's lover
to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force