shadow cabinet; opposition party executive
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
private office; private practice
expiration of term of office
to come to power; to assume the reins of government
Minister of Defense; Minister of Defence
to agree on the principle; to firmly establish a policy
concealment; suppression; hiding
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
cognitive impairment; senility; dementia
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)
news flash; prompt report; bulletin; quick announcement
Chief Cabinet Secretary (Japan); Chief of Staff (to the President, Prime Minister, etc.); Cabinet Secretary; Executive Secretary
opposition party; political opposition; opposition
ruling party; government party; party in power; government
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
to call out; to ask someone to come
to be flexible; to be accommodating
twelfth day of the month; twelve days
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
adhesion; conglutination; collusion; collusive relationship
fifteenth day of the month; fifteen days
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
pedestrian crossing; crosswalk