stripping a Diet member of arrest immunity
misappropriation of public funds
organic farming; organic cultivation
friend's house; home of a friend
synopsis; precis; summary; gist; outline
to have a cross to bear; to carry a heavy burden
to give birth to; to drop (a calf, foal, etc.); to lay (an egg)
assembling a criminal case
robbery; robbery case; burglary
member of the Lower House
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
the prosecution; prosecution side
unkindness; unfriendliness
nothing to sneeze at; pretty impressive
fifth month of the lunar calendar; satsuki azalea (Rhododendron indicum)
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew
complete bed rest; complete rest and quiet
transmitter; homing device
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
attending physician; doctor-in-charge; attending doctor; one's doctor
new record (in sports, etc.)
parliamentarian; member of a congress
lower back (or hip) pain; lumbago
present post; current office; (an) incumbent
to return a favor (favour); to repay
member of the Diet; Diet member; member of parliament; MP
one's original family name; maiden name
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
break in contact; not hearing from; having no communication with
stop bullshitting me; you're fucking kidding me; you're full of shit
to annoy; to cause trouble
to win; to gain; to earn; to spread (one's name, etc.)
donation; contribution; endowment
brain waves; electroencephalogram; EEG
resolution; vote; decision
rapid development; rapid unfolding
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
(passenger) car; automobile