incoming telephone call; telegram received
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
diplomatic finesse; skill(s) in diplomacy
though; even if; whether ... or ...
(eligible) voter; elector; holder of a right; rightsholder; bigwig; person with political clout
threat behavior; show of force; deimatic behavior
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
nuclear power; nuclear state
black-tailed gull (Larus crassirostris)
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
otherwise; or else; if not
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
two people using the same (vehicle) (often two on a bike)
heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles
running the whole distance
in the mountains; among the mountains
fuel consumption; gas mileage
light and darkness; light and shade
light and shade; shade (of colour, color); depth (of flavor); complexity; strength and weakness (of flavor)
ectogenesis; outside the body
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
accessory; fittings; appurtenances
restarting; resuming operations (e.g. at a power plant)
education; enlightenment; civilization; civilisation; indoctrination
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
blocking the way; standing in the way
to suffer an embarrassing defeat
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
domestic affairs; internal administration
(arch.) difference (from one another); (arch.) different thing; (arch.) other; unusual; extraordinary
high-end residential area; affluent neighbourhood
cased; boxed; precious; cherished; girl who has been sheltered from the world; one's special talent