to indicate; to show; to point to
to have a talk; to tell a story
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
minimum; at the very least
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; mixed reviews
conference room; council room
(TV) comedian; performer (esp. of a traditional art); entertainer; talented person; accomplished person
to revive (e.g. a company); to boost (e.g. morale)
looking straight at the camera; paying attention to the camera
cool; stylish; awesome; sick; sweet; dope
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
(in) his way; peculiar to him
existing law; existing laws; laws in force
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir); smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
great cause; moral law; justice
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier; leading; overseeing; leader
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
internal or domestic affairs
metropolitan governor; governor of Tokyo
Osaka Prefecture (Kinki area)
Nagano Prefecture (Chūbu area)
Miyazaki Prefecture (Kyūshū)