shadow cabinet; opposition party executive
emergency press conference; hastily called press conference; impromptu press conference
setting one's mind at ease; not feeling that one need be concerned (about something); feeling free to disregard (something)
child-rearing assistance; support for young parents; child-care allowance
Constitutional Democratic Party (1927-1940)
private office; private practice
expiration of term of office
to come to power; to assume the reins of government
mottled spinefoot (Siganus fuscescens, species of Western Pacific rabbitfish); dusky rabbitfish; sandy spinefoot
Nagata-chō (Japan's political center; equiv. of Downing Street)
mud; muddy; covered in mud
Minister of Defense; Minister of Defence
to agree on the principle; to firmly establish a policy
concealment; suppression; hiding
ochazuke; rice with tea poured on it
other crimes; further offenses; further offences
District Public Prosecutor's Office
house search (e.g. by the police)
before it happens; previously
having spirit; (being) staunch; having backbone
normal duties; (one's) regular work
bribe; secret fund; slush fund; money for bribery
karoshi; death from overwork
cognitive impairment; senility; dementia
filing a (criminal) complaint; reporting a crime
donation; contribution; offering
chief secretary (usu. of a party); secretary-general
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
new era; new period; new age; new epoch