number two; second in command
increase in income and profit
capital participation; equity participation
telex; teletypewriter exchange
being widely talked about as a prominent prospect (for)
(former) Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry); MITI
living by oneself; living alone
(senior) managing director
canvasser; door-to-door salesman
expiration of term of office
thoughtless; indiscreet; lacking in common sense; rashness; betraying one's lack of judgment (judgement); absurd
return to work; going back to work
internment; detainment; detention
at a proper time; at a suitable occasion; at the correct moment; when the time is right
completely unknown; unexpected; having no clue about
foreign capital (e.g. in a company); foreign investment
nomination (of a person to a position); selection; election; assignment; appointment
general meeting of stockholders
edict; public announcement
cenotaph; memorial monument
to hurry (up); to press; to urge on