international service; international affairs
joint stocks; entering into partnership
nature of business; business operations
State Minister in Charge of Financial Affairs
all those interested (in the matter); all those willing; (from) all of us; (from) everyone concerned
life insurance; livelihood protection; public assistance; welfare
public funds; public money
management responsibility; administrative responsibility
extortionist that threatens to disrupt stock-holder meetings; sokaiya
nationalization; nationalisation
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
national ownership; state ownership; government ownership
cautious theory; conservative theory
kitchen maid; kitchen duties; cooking
written appeal; manifesto; declaration
to side with the winner; to ride (someone's) coattails; to get on the bandwagon
spirits (distilled beverage)
straight talk; plain speaking; speaking frankly
major surgery; major operation
imposingly; heavily; conspicuously; in a dignified manner
kickoff party; rally; pep party
just person; man of justice; righteous person; upright person
bad debt; nonperforming loan
prime minister's official residence
Financial Services Agency; FSA
board of directors; board of directors' meeting
unedited remarks; frank opinions
board or officer's meeting