Maeno Ryôtaku was a ''[[Rangaku]]'' scholar of the 18th century, known as one of the most active in learning the Dutch language, reading and translating Dutch materials, and organizing opportunities for others to learn the language. | Maeno Ryôtaku was a ''[[Rangaku]]'' scholar of the 18th century, known as one of the most active in learning the Dutch language, reading and translating Dutch materials, and organizing opportunities for others to learn the language. |