Source : Dittrich, Rudolf, Nippon Gakufu first and
seconde serie, Breitkopf and Härtel, Leipzig,
1894-1895
Rudolf Dittrich tells us that Dokkoisho is a "vigorous
song with chorus; sung by labourers, students and
soldiers". He says that the following verse "dates
from wartimes", and gives words in Japanese, German,
and English.
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