the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to triumph; to be elated with success
imperial throne; the Crown
to ascend (the throne); to accede
imperial government; imperialism; monarchical rule
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
Republic of China; ROC; Taiwan; Republic of China (country controlling mainland China from 1912 to 1949)
Qingdao (China); Tsingtao; Chingtao
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
arms and ammunition; weapons and ammunition
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
acquisition; obtaining; procurement; getting (hold of)
sale (usu. of unwanted government assets); disposal
(most) important; principal; pivotal; key; cardinal
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
someone; a certain person
sympathizer; sympathiser; fellow traveler; fellow traveller
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
to show (someone) out; to see (someone) off; to forward; to dispatch (goods); to push (one's opponent) out of the ring from behind
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
office; official; chief; head; person (usually a woman) who officiates at religious ceremonies (on the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa)
to be found; to be discovered
taking something out; carrying out; providing money oneself; paying with one's own money; corbel; strengthening under a seam (clothing)
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
sending a telegram; telegraphing; wiring
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
Itagaki Taisuke (1837-1919)
main or important road; influential or important position; the authorities
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
count; earl; chief official of the Department of Worship (under the ritsuryō system); Brazil
prime minister; chancellor (Germany, Austria, etc.); premier
Ookuma Shigenobu (1838.3.11-1922.1.10)
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)