dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
immediately; at once; instantly
neurasthenia; nervous breakdown; concentration (card game involving turning over face-down cards to find identical pairs)
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
talk; story; conversation
Shinagawa Yajirou (1843-1900)
Minister of Agriculture and Commerce (Meiji-Taisho)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
answer respectively agreement or disagreement
to jump upon (a moving object)
torrentially; swiftly flowing (water, esp. river); (speak) eloquently; fluently; flood of the times (moving strongly in one direction); current of the times
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
Europe and America; the West
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
to order; to command; to appoint
returning from abroad; coming back to one's country (Japan)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
main or important road; influential or important position; the authorities
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
Kinoshita Toukichirō (1920.3.25-)
first and second; A and B; superiority and (or) inferiority; distinction (in quality); discernment
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
nonetheless; nevertheless
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
well-matched; suitable; becoming
river; stream; River; the ... river
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination