Ministry of Works (Tang-dynasty China)
minister extraordinary and plenipotentiary
in the same way as; just like
Ogata Kouan (1810.8.13-1863.7.25)
large bird; peng (in Chinese mythology, giant bird said to transform from a fish); fenghuang (Chinese phoenix)
land and sea; army and navy
planning; project; plan; design
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
receipt (of a letter, money, etc.); acceptance; receiving
ferry landing; point of departure or arrival for ferries
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
light emanating from a sword; shimmering of a sword
peace talks; peace negotiations
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
taste; liking; preference
formal; courteous; ritual; ritualistic
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs
to cut out; to clip from; to extract
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
last days; the end; one's fate
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
leading; guiding; commanding
body heat from several people in close quarters; stuffy air
to join (a group); to join companions
Minister of War (Zhou-dynasty China)
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
autumn moon; harvest moon
watching while standing (e.g. a play)