to raise one's head (esp. of a snake)
irreproachable conduct; good conduct; high morals
fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
to be talked about behind one's back
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
made-to-order; custom-made
brand items; brand-name goods
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to bring; to take; to bring about
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
skirt (of a kimono); hem (of a kimono)
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
temporary; provisional; interim
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
leader; authority; mainstay
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
majority group (party, faction)
soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)
lasting (work); sustained (effort); prolonged; long-winded
shameless; shameless person
to be betrayed; to be brought to grief (by an enemy); to be given a hard time
depression; low spirits; dejection
political and business circles; political and business establishment; politics and industry
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
unique; peculiar; singular
financial power; financial means; wealth
electric car; electric vehicle
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
tortoise-shaped scrubbing brush (from company name)
tool (esp. software, etc.); tour (e.g. Tour de France)
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag