rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
half tatami mat; heckling; jeering; interrupting
shrill whistling sound; reddening or brightening slightly; rush of blood to the head
which can exist solely due to the presence of; whose existence is determined entirely by; which owes everything to
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business
to roof (a house with some material); to thatch; to shingle; to tile
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
morning fog; morning mist
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
forthcoming publication; to be published soon; coming soon; recent publication
brave general; great soldier
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); ham actor
military forces; hosts; troops
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
traditional Japanese handball game
covered with; stained; smeared
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
8000; eight thousand; many
Takeda Shingen (1521.12.1-1573.5.13)
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
baton (of command); order; command; direction