Chūgoku Retaliation (military maneuver by Hideyoshi Hashiba in 1582)
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
apologies; excuse me; I'm sorry
what is called; what they call; so-called
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
retainer; attendant; escort
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
snowy; covered in deep snow
ruler of the whole country; person who holds the reins of government
calm; serene; tranquil; peaceful
unification of the whole country
to strain every nerve; to feel nervous
thereafter; after doing that; followed by
haughty; holding one's head high
Ladies and Gentlemen!; all of you; everyone
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to quit; to resign; to decline; to turn down
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
mound on which targets are placed (in archery); firing mound
important point; strategic position; key point
sound of a gun; roar of cannon
Tenshō era (1573.7.28-1592.12.8)
reason; significance; cause; piece of information that one has heard; I hear that ...; it is said that ...
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
thoughtful; considerate; sensible; prudent; having good taste; discerning