disparity of wealth; wealth inequality; social inequality
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
clear as day; plain as day; patently obvious; (lit.) clearer than watching a fire
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
to come to power; to assume the reins of government
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
to rampage; to run wild; to run amok; to rage (of a storm, waves, etc.); to be wild (of the wind); to be rough
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
judicial decision; judgement; judgment; sentence; decree
to break the silence; to break one's silence
fiction; fabrication; concoction
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
in person; personally; directly
to order; to command; to appoint
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs (e.g. in life); vicissitudes; small and large waves
to begin grandly; to start with a bang; to make a spectacular beginning; (lit.) to throw open the curtains
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); (court) case; project; enterprise; advertisement
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
many; a lot of; a great number of; numerous
scandal; impropriety; misconduct
dissolution of a feudal clan by the shogunate and confiscation of its fief
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft; sophisticated
way (of doing); manner; method
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
stratagem; artifice; trick; ruse; scheme; tactics
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent