strongish; somewhat strong
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
news flash; news special; special newscast; special news bulletin
newsworthiness; news hook; topicality; popularity (of a topic, issue, etc.)
each nation; many nations; many countries
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
goal to strive for; challenge
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
resemblance; similarity; analogy
complete power of attorney
risk aversion; risk reduction
to betray a secret; to reveal a secret
ruling and opposition parties; parties in and out of power
humanity; sidewalk; footpath; human realm
standing for; advocating; championing; professing (to be)
member nation; member state; signatory
to be impolite; to be discourteous
adult striped mullet; in the end; after all is said and done
snap election; snap general election
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
House of Councillors (upper house of the National Diet of Japan)
three parts; three copies