encrypted mail; cyphermail
duty; function; office; mission; task
national ownership; state ownership; government ownership
weekly pictorial magazine
preferential treatment; privilege; favor; benefit; incentive
Nagata-chō (Japan's political center; equiv. of Downing Street)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
image data; graphics data; digital image
repair work; renovation work; restoration work
hit-and-run (causing personal injury)
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
(spaghetti alla) carbonara
foster child; adopted animal (e.g. pet)
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
fifth month of the lunar calendar; satsuki azalea (Rhododendron indicum)
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
ratings (e.g. of a television program); audience rating; viewing rate
price reduction; discount
Amur silvergrass (Miscanthus sacchariflorus)
to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war
parliamentarian; member of a congress
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
greed; worldly or materialistic desires
to deliver; to hand over; to transfer