female cook; kitchenmaid; (arch.) woman who served both as a waitress and a prostitute in Osaka teahouses
to conspire (with); to prearrange
take the opportunity to (do something else)
to play for time; to use delaying tactics
being very good at; strongest point
Minister of the Right (official in Nara and Heian periods)
one's family temple; temple with one's family grave
(Shinto) shrines and (Buddhist) temples
one's parents' home; one's origins; one's upbringing; one's past
to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
full of troubles, difficulties
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
Wakasa (former province located in the south of present-day Fukui Prefecture)
like he said; same for me; ditto
unique thing; best on earth
loyalty; allegiance; fidelity
to encamp; to take up a position
family tradition; (arch.) wind blowing from the direction of one's home
just; fair; proper; reasonable
one's own property; possessions
in the meantime; meanwhile
Sekigahara (battle site, 1600); decisive battle; critical battle
Hyogo prefecture (Kinki area) (Hyougo)
equilibrium; good balance; poise
death in battle; death on the battlefield
to backfire; to have a harmful result
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
(doing something) for money; being mercenary
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
eastern country; eastern provinces; Kanto provinces
(act of) building (temple, monument, etc.); erection
having many difficulties in store; grim prospects
to delight; to give pleasure