this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
Japanese association; Japanese expat. organization
Americanization; Americanisation
association of people from the same prefecture
retirement from public office; going into opposition; losing power
shrine enshrining several gods
seasonal laborer; seasonal labourer
to buy a replacement; to replace by buying something new
momentous; exigent; urgent; important; vital
to come home in triumph; to return to one's hometown in glory
(exaggerated) professing to be; passing oneself off as
entertainment; hospitality; banishment (Edo period)
getting rich quick; making a killing; making a fortune at a single stroke
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
to understand; to comprehend
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
Emperor Meiji (1852-1912, reigned 1867-1912); Emperor Mutsuhito
of established reputation; fully established; (universally) recognized; acknowledged; leading
if so; in that case; in that situation
suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between
to save one's face; to maintain one's status
non-Japanese of Japanese descent; nikkeijin
(living) from hand to mouth; living on the fringe of subsistence
passage; fare; shipping charges
the end justifies the means; circumstances may justify a lie
old saying; old expression; old language; ancient language; archaic word
background chatter on a film, TV show, etc.; walla; rhubard; extras; background actors