monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
February; second month of the lunar calendar
being in the capital (i.e. Tokyo, or formerly Kyoto)
chief priest (of a Buddhist temple)
Sagami (former province located in present-day Kanagawa Prefecture)
offensive and defensive alliance
through (e.g. an intermediary, a medium); via; over (e.g. a network); across; by way of; by means of
early on; earlier on; from early
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
trouble; harmful effect; evil influence; implication; involvement
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
worry; trouble; anxiety; illness; sickness
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to break a dam; to burst out
great army; mighty host; whole army
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
departure for a specified destination
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
good (quality, condition, etc.); Good (grade); B
centrally placed troops (usu. under general's direct command)
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.