shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
having no special rank or title
Emperor Meiji (1852-1912, reigned 1867-1912); Emperor Mutsuhito
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
fixed content; settled matter; done deal
you could say; you might say; verging on the
to pass away; to join the majority; (lit.) to enter the death register
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
regulation; adjustment; control
tide; tidal current; tendency; drift; trend
Katou Takaaki (1860.1.25-1926.1.28)
Takahashi Korekiyo (1854.8.20-1936.2.26)
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
(United States of) America; USA; US
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
company employee; member of a corporation; company stockholder (esp. in legal contexts)
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
earthquake disaster; Great Kanto Earthquake (1923)
one's possessions; ownership
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
temporary dwelling; temporary housing
to be splendid; to be superb
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill