independent state; independent nation
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
shortage of capital; lack of funds; cash flow problem
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
Japanese company (business, firm)
executive power; authority
conscientious; reasonable (e.g. price); honest; honorable
infrastructure improvement
administration costs; administrative expenses; management costs
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
entrusting (something to a person); consignment (of goods); putting in someone's charge; trust; commission
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
people; citizens; subjects; folk
oppression; suppression; pressure
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
to thrust down; to push off
turning into a slum; becoming run-down; slumism; slumification
every person; each one; everybody
wicked; evil; wastrel; scoundrel; organized crime; yakuza
frontline (military) base; forward base; outpost
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
spot cash; cash payment; immediate payment (in cash); cash down
electronic currency; digital currency; e-currency
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical
chief; main; principal; major
government management; state management
bank; banking institution
guaranteed; certified; warranty included
dollar basis; quotation in dollars
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
will-o'-the-wisp; ignis fatuus
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool