national border; provincial border
fort; stronghold; fortification
(not) in the slightest; (not) at all
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
one's house; one's home; one's family
one of two (possibilities, alternatives, etc.)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to be muddy; to be slushy
strategy; military tactics
each house; every house; many houses
aggressor; assailant; invader
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
absolutely; positively; decidedly
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
tough; stiff; inflexible; obstinate; tired; worn out
on one hand; on the other hand
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to have a long life; to live a long time
particular; hard to please; fussy
to mind; to care; to worry
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
to indicate; to show; to point to
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
empty; hollow; bare; vacant; deserted
urgent; requiring quick (response)