third day of the month; three days
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
all-out attack; general offensive
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
everywhere; all over; throughout
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
sludge; slime; chemical ooze
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
telecommunications carrier; PTT
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
survival; remaining; being extant; being left
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
member of the Diet; Diet member; member of parliament; MP
economic world; financial circles; business community
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
influence; clout; leverage
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
to be forward; to be impertinent
priority; order of precedence
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
chief; main; principal; major