savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
troubled times; turbulent times
to sheathe one's sword; to lay down arms; to bury the hatchet
peace talks; peace negotiations
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
suddenly; all at once; rapidly
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
aforementioned; above-mentioned
commencing with; including
self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
fashionable thing; popular thing; craze
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
coming to a head; coming to the surface; becoming an issue; breaking
moderate faction; moderates
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
abuse; invective; denunciation; sharp criticism
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
alteration; falsification; faking
personal feelings; self-interest
to finish reading; to read through
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
in that way; like that; that way
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn