respite

It’s a verdant thicket of spindly branches that towers over a straw-hatted man in the shadow below, no doubt seeking respite from the heat.

For now Ms. Takaichi promises some respite from the LDP’s political crisis, given her strong popularity among younger voters and others who have recently fled to other parties.

There are some respites from the training, the running and marching, the room full of tear gas, the dead man’s float test, the hand-to-hand combat, the flower planting.

Lined at the entrance were tents stuffed with bootleg tour merch and fans seeking respite from the water.

"I really feel that we need opportunities and respite and support," Ms Ward said.