Mouri Takachika (1819-1871)
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
revere the Emperor; expel the western barbarians (19th century slogan)
Satchō Alliance; 1866 alliance between the feudal domains of Satsuma and Chōshū
geisha; (arch.) kabuki actor (esp. a young actor); (arch.) someone accomplished in the arts
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
dazaifu (under the ritsuryo system, governmental office with jurisdiction over Kyushu, Iki and Tsushima)
drill (esp. military); training
unhappiness; misfortune; ill luck
knowledge applied to evil purposes
private regulations; bylaws; internal rules; tradition
exemplar; model; example; pattern
camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora); camphorwood; camphor laurel
leaving (fleeing) the capital
origin; beginning; genesis; primeval; primordial; primitive
being good at conversation; conversationalist; good talker
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
busying oneself about (something); being on the move; bestirring oneself; on the go; taking an active interest
trivial; insignificant; meager; meagre; that little amount; such a small extent
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
enemy of the emperor; rebel against the imperial government
becoming a lordless samurai
insecticide; insect repellent
selfishness; selfish motive
first (of its kind) in Japan