Topic: Neo-Confucianism
-and its influence on modern Japan
Word definitions
and vice versa (idiom): and the reverse is also true/the same
no matter … (expression): regardless of (something)
philosopher (n.): someone who studies existence, knowledge, values, etc.
unrest (n.): state of dissatisfaction and disorder (usually involving public protests)
conflict (n.): fighting; people going against others
deity (n.): a god or godlike being, especially in religions with many gods
secular (adj.): not connected with religions or religious beliefs
fit the bill (idiom): match/have the needed requirements
principle (n.): a basic idea or rule
subservient (adj.): prepared and willing to obey others without question
indebtedness (n.): feeling you have to/should repay or thank someone for what they did
adopt (v.) make an idea, rule, method, child, or pet one’s own
adapt (v.) change something or oneself to fit a new situation or purpose