(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
middle of the night; dead of night
fisher; fisherman; fisher (Martes pennanti); pekan
Minister of Education, Science and Culture
to be absorbed in reading; to get lost in reading; to be immersed in (a book)
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
natural features; scenery; a premium; gift
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
immigration (and emigration) control
government; government service; the bureaucracy; government post; government official
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
destination (one is heading towards); goal
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
administrator; director; commissioner
to be in order; to be organized; to be systematized
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
good contrast; marked contrast
land, sea and air; army, navy and air force
great army; mighty host; whole army
military expansion; arms buildup
outline; summary; gist; in brief
way; manner; school (e.g. of flower arrangement); class; rate; flow
game; match; contest; competition; sport; (sporting) event
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
contest (of strength or skill)
selling off; disposal by sale; sale
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
proposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request
in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly