Meanings

energy conservation

conservation of electric power

unconsciousness

Ministry of Finance (1869-2001)

the said ministry

introspection

Home Ministry

reflection

Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (1871-2001)

Ministry of Justice

Department of Defense (Defence)

ministry proper

(former) Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (now Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)

Ministry of Labour (now Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)

omission (of words and passages)

Ministry of International Trade and Industry (1949-2001)

Ministry of Construction

simplification of a kanji

labor saving

Ministry of Foreign Affairs