modern times, variously described as encompassing the Renaissance, the Age of Discovery, the Reformation and the rise of modern capitalism; or from the Meiji Restoration to the end of the Pacific War, which is then followed by 現代 (gendai)

(military) warhorse

Japan

大膳: grey plover; Short for 大膳職.

前舌母音: front vowel

近代: modern age

(dated) 黙禅: a male given name, especially of a pen name

目前: right before one's eyes; after a bit of time

黙然: silent

巾着: a traditional Japanese drawstring bag or pouch, worn like a purse or handbag, for carrying around personal things.