preparation; provision; guarding
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
light; right; right field; right fielder
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
but; however; provided that
white person; Caucasian; (arch.) beginner; (arch.) amateur; (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
prime minister's official residence
mass communication; mass media
research organization; investigative body
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
bribe; secret fund; slush fund; money for bribery
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
arrival in Japan; coming to Japan; visit to Japan
federation; federal state; United States of America
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
responsibility; duty; obligation
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
(political) administration; political power
starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus
standard; basis; principle