the lion's share; the cream
price manipulation; price fixing
continued consultation; continuous conference
to grow older (esp. older than other people in the same group or situation); to advance in age; to be very aged
year in, year out; always; 24-7
brocade; fine dress; fine clothes
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
all-out war; full-scale war
at the critical moment; when it counts
extremely good friends; best friends
servant; valet; (arch.) someone who works in close quarters with the emperor or imperial family; (arch.) low-ranking official who works for the imperial family or nobility (under the Ritsuryo system); (arch.) ox-tender for oxcarts; (arch.) horse boy
trial manufacture (cultivation, etc.)
diverse arguments arising in great numbers
increase the number of trains in operation; increase bond issues
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
fluttering (flag, etc.); flapping; waving
collective view (opinion)
collecting; collection; collation; gathering; arrangement; coordination
branch (of a larger organization); local chapter
economic blockade; embargo
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message