finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
(arch.) policeman; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders; art of defeating (and capturing) an opponent with one's bare hands
to send; to direct; to dispatch (person, car, etc.); to direct (attention); to turn (spotlight, etc. on)
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
Satchō Alliance; 1866 alliance between the feudal domains of Satsuma and Chōshū
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
land near a castle; castle town
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
pupil; disciple; follower
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
Keiō era (1865.4.7-1868.9.8)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
United Kingdom; UK; Britain; England
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
failure; mistake; blunder
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
death; (an) out; death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation; most severe of the five ritsuryō punishments)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life