Itou Keiichi (1917.8.23-)
ancient Chinese chromatic scale (primarily used in Japan for gagaku, etc.)
Elvas (Portugal); Hervas (Spain)
it was very good of you to come; glad to see you
(in China) 12th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. C sharp); tenth month of the lunar calendar
(in China) 4th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. F); second lunar month
(in China) 11th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. C); ninth month of the lunar calendar
(in China) 9th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. A sharp); seventh lunar month
small seal script (arising during China's Warring States period)
name of a note in a movable do solfège system
(in China) 6th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. G); fourth lunar month
the people; the masses; the public; the great unwashed
Japan-China Friendship Association
(in China) 5th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. F sharp); third lunar month
National Revolutionary Army (Republic of China; 1925-1947)
between (e.g. two people); face to face; hindrance; impediment; arrhythmic section of recitative in noh music; playing with only 2 players; prefix used for stress or emphasis
10th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. B); eighth month of the lunar calendar
(in China) 7th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. G sharp); fifth lunar month
to satisfy; to answer the purpose; to make convenient
posthumous name; posthumous title
Luo Binwang (poet) (ca. 640-684)
(arch.) first-born imperial prince; most important provincial shrine
second note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. D sharp) (in China); twelfth lunar month
dried codfish soaked in water for few days, and cooked almost to dryness in soy sauce and water (Kyoto speciality)
speech of encouragement; pep talk
prewar Japanese adventurer (political activist) in mainland China
deliberation; consideration
dipping up (night soil); scooping up
east wind tile; winning hand with a pung (or kong) of east wind tiles
committing suicide by slitting one's throat
rules concerning application of laws