to hand over; to turn over; to cede
episode; anecdote; vignette
supply line; line of communications
scholarly; scholastic; academic
occupation forces; occupation army
expulsion of a public official and subsequent ban on participating in politics (by the SCAP during the allied occupation); purge
a reclusive life; living secluded from the world; leading a sequestered life
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
member of the House of Councillors
job; work; duties; trade; skill
influence; clout; leverage
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
leader; guide; mentor; coach
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
deep; profound; complicated; advanced; impenetrable
congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
spinning the opposite way; backspin (tennis, baseball); counter
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to keep watch; to stand guard
to manage; to settle; to dispose of; to deal with; to arrange
year-end party; "forget-the-year" party; bōnenkai
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements
(not) merely; (not) simply
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
inside the House; inside the Diet; inside the hospital
counting by the minute (of a schedule, etc.)
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
seasonal change of clothing; changing one's dress for the season; renovation; facelift; redesign
minister of state; cabinet minister (Japan)
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
good humour (humor); good mood
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
passenger seat; assistant driver's seat