the same; the said; likewise
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
prowling about; traveling in secret; travelling in secret
big gamble; big plunge; big mountain
Bunkyū era (1861.2.19-1864.2.20)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
expel the barbarians; expulsion of the foreigners; late Edo period (19th century) revolutionary slogan
military expedition led in person by the emperor
(ancient) Japan; Yamato (former province located in present-day Nara Prefecture)
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
eminent; prominent; distinguished; ringing (of metal); resonant (of a musical instrument)
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
international; diplomatic intercourse
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge
translation into (classical) Chinese; translation into kanbun; kango translation; translation into Japanese using kanji
kanji compound; idiom; idiomatic phrase
samurai; person of extensive learning; person of great culture; person of superior social standing
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
spirit; heart; disposition
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
battle flag; standard; (regimental) colours; colors; ensign
head; lead; vanguard; first