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 ...
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
interpersonal; between individuals
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
farmer; farming family; farmhouse
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
social unrest; public anxiety
defense; defence; protection
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; warrior; military family
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 be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard