to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
Izu (former province located on the Izu Peninsula in present-day Shizuoka Prefecture, and the Izu Islands)
dismissal; sacking; discharge
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
chief advisor to the Emperor (adviser)
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
room in Edo castle where the shogun's council of elders attended to governmental affairs
cabinet (of a government); ministry
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
arbitrary decision; on one's own authority; arbitrariness
emphasizes direct object of action
(arch.) three-legged metal pot or kettle (used in ancient China)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
person who is ...; thing that is ...
praise and censure; criticism
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
however; nevertheless; but; and yet; whereas; while
orders; instructions; directive; command
right (to do something); authority; power
official duties; office; function
crimping; riveting; fastening; standoff (mechanical fastener); self-clinch hardware
important task; important duty; important mission; heavy responsibility
late spring; third month of the lunar calendar
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
true heart; inner feelings
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
unfortunately; regrettably; sad to say
things being very eventful at home and abroad
calamity; disturbance; disorder; turmoil
one's right-hand man; one's trusted henchman
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
lack of talent; incompetency
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself