political measures; policy
one of these days; someday; one day
social; societal; societary
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
right behind; just behind; directly behind
to cry one's eyes out; to make one's eyes swollen from crying
master; Your Lordship; My Lord; husband
tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude
to be choked; to be stifled; to be smothered
clearing one's throat; cough
repaying a debt after achieving success; promise to repay a debt after achieving success
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
secret; private; surreptitious
while alive; during one's lifetime
to hold fast; to protect to the end
to hand over; to turn over; to cede
obsolescence; becoming obsolete (of a product, etc.)
oath; vow; pledge; covenant
nod; inclination of the head
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
heir to the throne; successor to the throne
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
father and mother; parents
in swarms; in clusters; tediously; slowly
true intention; underlying motive
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
crossing a border (illegally); border violation; border transgression
foreign travel; overseas trip
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
going straight (to); going direct; unwavering action; decisive action; upright conduct