to have control or an advantage over someone
誰かに対してコントロールまたは優位性を持っている (dareka ni taishite kontorōru matawa yūisei o motte iru)
"The ruling party has the upper hand in this situation."
"支配党はこの状況で上位を占めています。" (shihaitō wa kono jōkyō de **jōi** o shimeteimasu)
to trust your instincts when making a decision
to accept a difficult situation patiently
having a very bad memory
in trouble or difficulty
to urge someone to do something
to survive, one must adjust to changing conditions
