Vocabulary

administration established through an unprincipled political coalition; government of convenience; cabinet created through an unholy alliance

the island country of Japan; the Japanese Isles

wildcat tactics

ridicule and sneering; (casting) ridicule and scorn (upon)

beneficial and harmless

one and only; unique

one and only; unique

being unmatched (unparalleled) for bravery

inspire someone with fresh courage; with redoubled courage

carrying out one's words; being as good as one's word; making good on one's promise

worrying about the conditions of the country out of sheer patriotism

superior talent and strategic wisdom; outstanding abilities and a talent for developing and implementing grand strategies

all those interested (in the matter); all those willing; (from) all of us; (from) everyone concerned

stumping (electioneering) tour

unparalleled grandeur; the grandest; the most spectacular

out-of-body experience

rivalry over winning the right to host an event; competition to lure (institutions, manufacturing facilities, foreign tourists, etc.) to a locality

engage in ascetic practices with dauntless spirit

well-known and unknown; somebodies and nobodies; both famous and humble

most brave; as brave as any; unmatched for valor

major contender; strong (leading) candidate; front runner

bogus (phantom) employee

policy of reconciliation

tendency to form collusive ties; predisposition to generate cozy (collusive) relationships

beautiful face; attractive features

sheep in a tiger's skin; gimcrack; showy without real worth; all show and no substance

very cautious (watchful, vigilant); taking every possible precaution

according to circumstances; depending on the state of things; according to how the situation develops

grasping the (main) point; seizing the essence (of a matter)

having handsome and clean-cut features

four-letter word (vulgar English term, e.g. fuck)

manipulation of public opinion

bear market; bearish market; weak market

weak foreign policy; weak-kneed diplomacy

belief in the next world; belief in the hereafter

in and around the city of Kyoto

tears streaming down one's cheeks; shedding copious tears

being scattered in all directions; being broken up and dispersed

blue-collar; blue-collar worker (employee)

rebels against one's lord and one's parents; rebellious (treacherous) subject; traitor