rule; reign; government; governing
wandering samurai; soldier of fortune; brigand; mountain-dwelling robber
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
people; citizens; subjects; folk
remote place; backcountry; the sticks; hinterland
village; hamlet; settlement
if it is (the case that ...)
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
interpersonal; between individuals
plan; scheme; stratagem; plot; trick
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
farmer; farming family; farmhouse; School of Agrarianism (China); School of Agronomists
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
social unrest; public anxiety
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
chōnin (Edo-period social class of town-dwelling commoners, esp. landowning merchants); townspeople; townsfolk; tradespeople
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
connections; contacts; influence
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
samurai family; samurai class; samurai stock; samurai; warrior
according to one's abilities; appropriate; reasonable
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
lull; breathing spell; respite; remission (of an illness); becoming stable
morning and evening; from morning until night; constantly
military preparation; armaments; defenses; defences
to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better
financial power; financial means; wealth
unlimited; endless; boundless; infinite
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force