House of Peers (Japan, Meiji constitution); House of Lords (UK)
being elected; being selected (to win a prize, etc.); winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
sovereign; ruler; head of state
whole nation; entire nation; all the people
(eligible) voter; elector; holder of a right; rightsholder; bigwig; person with political clout
disinheritance; disowning
taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
big quarrel; huge fight; big row
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
justice; fairness; impartiality
dark side (of nature, town, etc.)
barbarian tribe; savage tribe
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
violation (of foreign territory, rights, etc.); invasion; infringement
ruling party; government party; party in power; government
hypothetical or imaginary enemy
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
judgment (of a crime); conviction; condemnation; beheading; decapitation
relocation of the capital; transfer of the capital
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
outstandingly; extraordinarily; exceptionally
harm; injury; evil (influence)
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
traveling expenses; travelling expenses
hand luggage; hand baggage
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
well-known; noted; celebrated
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
to search (esp. a home in a police search)