political and business circles; political and business establishment; politics and industry
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
summoning of a sworn witness (court, Diet); subpoena
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
Budget Committee (of the Upper and Lower Houses of the Diet); budget committee
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
resignation; acceptance; consolation
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
speaking inarticulately (slurring, lisping, etc.)
postponement; deferment; adjournment
deposit insurance; payoff (e.g. in game theory)
next year; next fiscal year
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
macro; macro (instruction)
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
target group; target persons
(department) store; (department) stores
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
Shizuoka (city, prefecture)
cloth (for Japanese clothes); kimono fabrics; textile; silk fabrics
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
millions; several million; a few million
alumni association; graduates' association; alumni meeting; class reunion
association; union; guild
uniform; even; across-the-board; equal