wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument
radio broadcast announcing acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration and the end of the war (recording of Hirohito; broadcast August 15, 1945)
Emperor Shōwa (1901-1989, reigned 1926-1989); Emperor Showa; Emperor Hirohito
Second World War (1939-1945); World War II; WWII; WW2
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
situation; state of things; current affairs
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
fifteenth day of the month; fifteen days
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
Franz; Franc; Francis; Frantz
scoring combination of a 9 and a 1 in oicho-kabu
accumulation (e.g. of emotions, grievances, etc.); buildup; suppression (e.g. of anger)
treaty; pact; convention; agreement
to boil up; to seethe; to get excited; to be in an uproar
Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)
outbreak of war; starting a war
imperial government; imperialism; monarchical rule
to leave this world; to die
First Sino-Japanese war (1894-1895)
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
dispatch of troops; despatch of troops; expedition
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
Donghak Peasant Revolution (Korea; 1894-1895)
straight; directly; voyage; journey; straight road