one run of a television series
whistleblower; inside informant
being appointed; bearing entrusted responsibilities
lawmakers from the ruling parties; government member of parliament
divorce suit; divorce proceedings
stewardess; (female) flight attendant
to soar; to fly; to run; to dash
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
withdrawal (of money); payment; contribution; investment; financing
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
European style; Occidental
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible
to save one's face; to maintain one's status
bribe; sweetener; douceur
life imprisonment; imprisonment for life; indefinite imprisonment
confidential; secret; classified
lowly people (Edo period); eta
turnover rate (merchandise, capital)
escaping the heat to enjoy the cool breeze (by the river, etc.)
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
scrutiny; digging into; excavation; inquiry into; enquiry into; prying
to take a veneer off something