an issue used by politicians for their own advantage
政治家が自分の利益のために使う問題 (seijika ga jibun no rieki no tame ni tsukau mondai)
"Healthcare has become a political football in the country."
"医療は国で政治的なサッカーとなってしまった。" (Iryou wa kuni de **seijiteki na sakkaa** to natte shimatta.)
to be overly proud or self-confident
excessive bureaucracy or rules
to succeed or fail by your own efforts
to be exceptionally good at one’s work
secretly or without public knowledge
to use unfair or dishonest methods to win