Saitou Mokichi (1882-1953)
industrial science and technology; industrial techniques
to sing at the top of one's voice; to belt out a song; to express one's feelings fully in a poem; to praise in poetry
period of revolution (e.g. of the Sun, of the Moon); orbital period
self-motivation; spontaneity; spontaneousness
takoyaki party; taco party
Asuka period (550-710 CE)
high-quality plain-woven hemp cloth
(holding of) a solo recital or performance
Mutsu (former province located in present-day Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate, and Aomori prefectures)
crisis prevention; crisis avoidance
manufacturing; craftsmanship; making things by hand
handmade object; craftwork; handmade
intended use; intended purpose
to ignore; to disregard; to overlook; to connive at
decisive moment; critical moment; crucial moment
self denial; self control
starting (construction) work
need for social approval and self-esteem
ninefold; imperial palace; the Court
long distance relationship
high alert; a state of high alert; on alert
tanka; 31-mora Japanese poem
good match; suitable candidate (for marriage); good opportunity to be saved by Buddha
high spirits; high energy; go!; go-man-go!; fashionably clothed and assertive (esp. of a woman); flashy