different school (e.g. of ikebana)
fishing tackle; fishing gear
asshole boss; arsehole boss
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
putting the blame on others; blaming others; (playing the) blame game
Cabinet Information Research Office
the edge (overlapping) part of a tatami mat
don't trust strangers; always assume the worst (of people)
reprimand; rebuke; censure; reproof
part-time mom; working mother
fire festival (often celebrating the absence of fires); New Year's ritual at Izumo Shrine; festival involving fire dedicated to the gods
special delivery mail; express delivery post
(political) policy position; line of policy; party line
yearly paid vacation (holiday)
man who drives a woman around for free; man used by a woman for his car
eighty-eighth day from the beginning of spring
political strife (antagonism, conflict)
name of a drug or medicine
advertising poster hanging over the centre aisle of a train, bus, etc.
amusement program; amusement programme
squint; sight error; bias; misunderstanding
first appointment (to a post)
the pen is mightier than the sword
chivalry; generosity; heroism; chivalrous spirit; helping the weak and fighting the strong
buying futures; speculation
currently away from my seat (keyboard, etc.); AFK
World Championships in Athletics