deregulation; removal (easing) of (official) restrictions; relaxation of regulations
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
influence; clout; leverage
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
to begin; to set about; to start
examination; investigation; prosecution
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
interior; inside; internal
tip-off (to the authorities); information (on); anonymous report
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
participation; joining; entry; adherence
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
flood of customers; roaring business
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
being too late; losing one's final chance
Western painting; Western film; Western movie
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
leadership; initiative; spearhead
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
Shinbashi (section of Tokyo)
station (esp. a police station); office (e.g. tax office)
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
political organization; political organisation
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)
arrest; apprehension; capture