dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
at a proper time; at a suitable occasion; at the correct moment; when the time is right
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to push (a thing) out; to jut out (can have a negative nuance); to protrude; to rise out the trap door (on stage)
tatami chair; legless chair; small, legless chair used while sitting on tatami
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to stand side by side; to stand in a row
inner parlor; inner parlour; salon; living room
business discussion; negotiation
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
House of Peers (Japan, Meiji constitution); House of Lords (UK)
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
opposition party; political opposition; opposition
leading party (e.g. in parliament); dominant party
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
influenced (by); under an influence
each nation; many nations; many countries
to rank with; to rank among
enrich the country, strengthen the army (Meiji era government slogan)
political measures; policy
constitutional government
parliamentarism; parliamentary government
proclamation; promulgation
limited; restricted; constrained
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
election campaign; political campaign; campaigning; electioneering; canvassing
standing for; advocating; championing; professing (to be)
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
reward; honorarium; remuneration
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind