same size; actual size; same scale
cotton fabrics; cotton textiles
abolition of the han system
donation money (esp. disaster relief or charity); contribution
walk; walking; (arch.) foot messenger (of a town, village, etc.)
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
to despise; to disdain; to scorn; to hold in contempt; to look down on
Her Majesty the Empress (of Japan)
revere the Emperor; expel the western barbarians (19th century slogan)
to lay the foundation (for)
(earning or paying) no interest
Grand Minister; Chancellor of the Realm
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
to beat down prices; to strike a hard bargain
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
state funeral; national funeral
to exchange (things); to convert (currency); to be in contrast (to); to contrast (with)
bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face
all right!; that's it!; thank God!; good!; I've got it!; I've done it!
mortgage; security; hypothec; pledge
intelligent; wise; bright; brilliant; clear-sighted
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
information; news; intelligence
first (of its kind) in Japan
steamship; steamboat; steamer
narrow-minded; small-minded; close-minded; intolerant
to hang oneself; to strangle oneself