confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
democratization; democratisation
to contribute; to play a part in; to have a hand in; to finance
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
from the viewpoint of; according to
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
developmental dictatorship (authoritarian form of government that pursues rapid economic development at the expense of democratic freedoms)
eleventh day of the month; eleven days
official proclamation; announcement; promulgation (e.g. of regulations)
cabinet (of a government); ministry
stipulation; prescription; provision; regulation; rule
exemplar; model; example; pattern
constitution; rules; regulation
Bismarck; Otto; Eduard; Leopold; von
ruler; monarch; sovereign
riskiness; (level of) danger
cabinet system; cabinet government
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
Meiji Constitution (Constitution of the Empire of Japan)
draft (for a speech, bill, etc.)
minister of state; cabinet minister (Japan)
giving the Emperor advice on affairs of state; assistance; counsel
to incorporate; to include; to fill (a vessel) with
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
military authorities; army circles
to look down on; to make light of
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
immediate follower (of the shogun)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
remnants of a defeated army