Kakei era (of the Northern Court; 1387.8.23-1389.2.9); Kakyō era
there are no rebels without reasons
the wrongdoer never lacks a pretext; even thieves have their reasons
evading blame for a transgression by pinning it on a subordinate and abandoning them; (lit.) a skink lizard's shedding of its tail
fresh (e.g. fish); lively; spirited; animated
political commentator (journalist, columnist)
unlisted stocks; unlisted shares; unquoted shares
real estate register; real property register
Achilles tendon; calcaneal tendon; Achilles' heel; vulnerable point
new single (by a recording artist); person of marriageable age who remains single (e.g. to focus on their career)
to rip off a coupon; to punch a ticket
business in the Diet; managing Diet affairs
cabinet reshuffle; cabinet shake-up
live appearance (e.g. on television)
rote learning; education that stresses memorization
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam
government sources; official quarters
National Public Safety Commission
bulletproof; protection (or charm) against bullets
to place on (something); to take on board; to give a ride to
I owe you; I owe you one; I owe you a favor
front company (for an organized crime operation)
inflicting injury (criminally)
strip-searching; security check