to feel like; to feel inclined to do
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
jobs available section (e.g. in a newspaper)
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
weekly publication; weekly magazine
advertising poster hanging over the centre aisle of a train, bus, etc.
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
running (for election); coming forward as a candidate; going on horseback; going in person; (arch.) letting out a horse; (arch.) taking out a horse
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to be of no concern to one; to be nothing to do with one
heading; headline; index; headword
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
printing type; movable type; printed text; print
critic; reviewer; commentator
House of Representatives (lower house of the National Diet of Japan)
Niigata (city, prefecture)
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
(written) work; book; writings
mass communication; mass media
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
election; selection; choice
member of the Lower House