In this episode, I explore the hidden meaning behind the Japanese slang “shimerareru” (to be subdued) and connect it to a universal human tendency: relying on external authority to impose power. Starting from delinquent street talk, I expand the discussion to Japanese history under the Tokugawa shogunate, the Meiji Constitution, and the postwar system, then compare it with Britain’s monarchy, Thailand’s royal influence, France’s revolution, and America’s flag and Constitution. By tracing how societies elevate symbols or figures as “portable authority,” I uncover the deeper psychology of control, legitimacy, and the human need for symbolic power.