to omit, to leave out, to exclude...

reflection, reconsideration, introspection...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Finance (1869-2001), Ministry of the Treasury (under the ritsuryō system)

(former) Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), MITI

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

ministries and government offices, the authorities

the said ministry, the same ministry

homecoming, returning home

omission, leaving out, abbreviation...

to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.)...

(former) Ministry of Health and Welfare

Ministry of Transport

Ministry of Home Affairs (1960-2001)

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

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

Ministry of Construction

State Department

Ministry of Justice

labor saving, reduction of labor

ministerial ordinance

ministry proper, home office, head office...

ministry, department, province (of China)...

energy conservation, economical use of energy, energy-saving

self-examination, reflection

introspection, reflection on one's self

serious reflection, soul-searching, penitence

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports...

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, MAFF

energy conservation, economical use of energy