to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
world; society; people; the public
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
House of Councillors election; upper house election
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
(the) executive; administration; leadership
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
electoral district; precinct
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
middle of the road; centrism; the middle (of what one is doing); half-way; middle way; middle path
Democratic Liberal Party (1948-1950)
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
rival candidate; opposing candidate
nisei; second-generation Japanese (or Korean, etc.); the second (e.g. Edward II); son
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
feeling a sudden chill; feeling a shiver; feeling sudden surprise (fright, horror, etc.); shuddering
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
what is called; what they call; so-called
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
polite; courteous; hospitable
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping