useless book learning; knowing the theory but not being able to put it into practice; (lit.) swim practice on a tatami mat
sincerity and consideration
to the end of time; to the crack of doom; for ever and ever
Japanese association; Japanese expat. organization
Katou Takaaki (1860.1.25-1926.1.28)
teachers and friends; greatly respected friend (with much to teach one); friend who is greatly respected (as one's teacher)
to throw in a shrimp and pull out a whale; to use a sprat to catch a mackerel; to get big returns on a small investment
galaxy of able persons; collection of intellectuals
high prices of commodities
visit to the United States
Homo economicus; economic human; financial expert; businessperson
irritating; annoying; nosy
Earth Dragon (5th year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1928, 1988, 2048)
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
welfare institution; welfare facility
Emperor Meiji (1852-1912, reigned 1867-1912); Emperor Mutsuhito
piece; fragment; one (object)
(arch.) person of high rank; (arch.) nobleman; wife of a nobleman
revere the Emperor; expel the western barbarians (19th century slogan)
enemy of the emperor; rebel against the imperial government
to look as if one is important; to swagger around
American continent; the Americas