power map; power structure; power relationships
demilitarization; demilitarisation; demilitarized; demilitarised; unarmed
scattered; separated; dispersed
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
especially; above all; inter alia; among others
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
stopping at; going no further than
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
declaration of a state of emergency
various foreign countries; several foreign countries
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
apathetic; lackadaisical; spiritless; physically weak; feeble; effeminate
discord; (on) bad terms (with)
regular time; stated period
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
social conditions; social situation; state of society; social landscape; social climate
blunder; miss; slip; oversight
supporter (e.g. of the arts); adherent; proponent
to turn against; to become an enemy
foe; opponent; adversary; dissenter
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
to serve; to work for; to attend
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
discarding; firing (an employee)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
umeboshi; pickled dried ume; pickled dried plum
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave