衆議院本会議 故河野洋平元衆議院議長に弔詞

House of Representatives (lower house of the National Diet of Japan)

chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)

Kouno Youhei (1937.1-) (person)

message of condolence; memorial address

to die

mass meeting

drama; playbook

while alive; during one's lifetime

achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution

to extol; to give praise

1. to read out; to read aloud; to call out 2. to finish reading; to read through

reading aloud; recitation

many years

1. constitutional government 2. exemplary government; excellent government

efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services

important post; important office; key position

Liberal Democratic Party; LDP

president (of an organization); director general; governor (of a central bank); party leader (esp. LDP)

to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent; to be committed (to doing something)

often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly

minister of state; cabinet minister (Japan)

1. important duty; heavy responsibility; responsible post 2. reappointment

1. to be hit; to strike 2. to touch; to be in contact; to be affixed

parliamentarism; parliamentary government

1. development; growth; expansion; extension; flourishing 2. development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; progression; unfolding

contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)

death; passing

condolence; regret; tribute; sorrow; sympathy; lament

1. to be careful; to be discreet 2. to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to abstain

1. to lift up; to hold up; to hold above eye level 2. to give; to offer; to consecrate