degree of congestion (e.g. traffic, Internet); congestion factor
subordinate position; lower position
rice sprinkled with red perilla
with time we forget those who have died; out of sight, out of mind; friendships fade with distance
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (1966 novel by Robert A. Heinlein)
cylindrical slab of meat on a single bone (oft. depicted in manga, anime, etc.); cartoon meat
something intended as a lie or joke which (by chance) ends up being true; lie turned truth
regular coffee (as opposed to instant coffee)
simplified registered mail; recorded delivery
the biggest fish is always the one that got away
glossy silk cloth; degummed silk cloth
black Lolita (fashion style)
brief comment or criticism
world natural heritage site
Chinese puffer (Takifugu chinensis)
non-conveyor belt sushi; sushi served in a restaurant that doesn't have a conveyor belt
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
4G; fourth generation (of wireless cellular technology)
to cheat (in a romantic relationship); to play it both ways; to sit on the fence; to two-time
kink in one's neck; sprained neck
ceasing to write; ceasing one's writing activities; retiring as a writer; putting down one's pen
same-day sellout; selling out on the first day (of sale)
Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon (awarded for scholarly or artistic achievement)
honesty doesn't pay; life is unfair
fancy goods; cute accessories (often product tie-ins)