upper respiratory tract; upper airway
exclusion; retraction; displacement
closing a surgical incision (by suture, etc.)
diplomatic mission; overseas diplomatic establishment
National Public Service Act
tracheal intubation; intubation
political judgement; political decision
ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary
illegal donation; secret contribution
difference; diversity; irregularity; disorder
emergency power supply; backup power; emergency power source
the concerned government agencies; the ministries and agencies that are relevant to the matter at hand; the relevant authorities
special measure; special measures
to side with the winner; to ride (someone's) coattails; to get on the bandwagon
disturbance of consciousness
slightly injured person; slightly wounded person; person with minor injuries
boat to transport mud; (fictional) boat made of (dried) mud
career track; promotional track; fast track; upward mobility
Cupar (Britain); Cooper; Couper; Cowper
first (of its kind) in Japan
discipline; punishment; reprimand
metropolitan governor; governor of Tokyo
detention (usu. during investigation); imprisonment; poundage; custody
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
compressed gas cylinder; aerosol spray can
limp; imbalance; unfavorable progress; unfavourable progress
heart attack; myocardial infarction
advisory level; warning level
sedative; tranquilizer; tranquiliser
ministries and government offices; the authorities