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
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
dazaifu (under the ritsuryo system, governmental office with jurisdiction over Kyushu, Iki and Tsushima)
unhappiness; misfortune; ill luck
knowledge applied to evil purposes
leaving (fleeing) the capital
being good at conversation; conversationalist; good talker
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
enemy of the emperor; rebel against the imperial government
selfishness; selfish motive
first (of its kind) in Japan
steamship; steamboat; steamer
money-making; earning money
cunning; wiliness; craftiness
astounding; startling; world-shaking; amazing; earth-shattering
armor and helmet (armour)
Keiō era (1865.4.7-1868.9.8)
day and night; around the clock
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to ride up to; to drive up to; to get used to riding; to get used to driving
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
moderately; in moderation
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
drink; drinking; spigot; tap (in a cask, etc.); stock market bucketing; bookmaking