Tentoku era (957.10.27-961.2.16)
to have a rumor circulating
war funds; war chest; campaign fund
Battle of Sekigahara (1600)
(another person's) nephew
sword for self-defense; sword for self-defence
rule over the whole country
one's in-laws (esp. a woman's in-laws)
unique; peerless; invaluable; priceless
territory; fiefdom; feudal domain
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
western army (e.g. in a civil war); Western Army (Battle of Sekigahara)
Rikyuu; Sen no Rikyuu (1522-1591)
calm; serene; tranquil; peaceful
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
to cause trouble (for); to have a bad effect (on)
defeat; lost battle; defeated army
keep on (doing); (doing) the whole time; (doing) all the time; (doing) all the way; (doing) non-stop
88 years old; (arch.) rice
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
sage; wise man; philosopher; sagacity; wisdom; intelligence
I, as a mere priest; this humble servant of Buddha
Sekigahara (battle site, 1600); decisive battle; critical battle
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
taikō (esp. Toyotomi Hideyoshi); title for a regent, later for the grand chancellor, also for the father of an Imperial adviser (advisor) who passed the role to his son
good match; suitable candidate (for marriage); good opportunity to be saved by Buddha
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
attractive face and figure
to make use of; to lend money
this occasion; at this time; now