form of modern martial art using the bayonet
Hodo Station (news program on Asahi television)
we are innocent until proven guilty; suspicion alone is not grounds for punishment; in dubio pro reo
legal profession; judicial officer; lawyer; attorney
first instance; first trial
judgment paper; judgement paper
having a small bladder; having an overactive bladder
trial by lay judges; lay judge trial
two things that superficially similar but completely different; night and day; chalk and cheese; (lit.) the Moon and a turtle
barfin flounder (Verasper moseri)
right to investigate; investigatory power
innocent verdict; "not guilty" verdict
garbage (rubbish) collection point
probity check; background investigation
person of importance; a somebody; absolutely; certainly; to be sure
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
visitor's gallery; seats for the public
recommended sentence; prosecution's demand for punishment
service industry; service sector
real estate company; real estate firm; property firm
ladies' bicycle (of a kind often used by housewives, usu. with a basket in front); granny bike
office workers; office staff; clerical staff
dishwashing; doing dishes
one's own expense; out-of-pocket expense
moving; changing residence; change of address
person one is dating; significant other; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend
the defence; defence side