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disaster imagination game; disaster simulation exercise; DIG
state sponsor of terrorism; state that sponsors or supports terrorism
initiative taken by bureaucrats in the drafting of government policies and bills (rather than by politicians)
fireplace or hearth dug into the ground or floor
follow-back (on social media); following the account of someone who follows you
speaker at a public hearing
economic slump; economic stagnation; lackluster economy; stagnant economy; sluggish economy; slow economy
World War II (1939-1945); WWII
temporary legislation; legislation with a specified duration; act valid for a limited time
labor standards bureau; labour standards bureau
water shield (Brasenia schreberi)
xenophobia; exclusion (of foreigners)
developing country; emerging nation
daylight color; daylight colour
gastric fistula; gastrosomy; gastrosoma
private member's bill; legislation introduced by a Diet member
to be scattered around; to be all over the place
discussion; debate (on a piece of legislation)
half awake and half asleep
main (switchboard) number; main telephone (phone) number