to dig up and expose (a secret, hidden crime, etc.)
in history; ever; historical
(doing something) for money; being mercenary
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
fortress; stronghold; citadel
to prostrate oneself (before)
large tree; big tree; huge tree
(brute) force; using all one's might
leaflet; flyer; scattering; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
Japanese style; Japanese fashion
fateful; decisive (e.g. war)
based on; on the basis of
to pop off; to pop out; to fly off; to shoot off; to burst open
throwaway; disposable; single-use
pocket heater; hand warmer; heater pack
transmission of electricity; electricity supply; power supply
(television, radio, etc.) receiver
obviously known; open secret; clear for all to see; being found out
to join forces; to cooperate
back (side); back end; rear
construction; framework; erection; assembly; organization; organisation
temporary truce; ceasefire
Takeda Shingen (1521.12.1-1573.5.13)
to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness; to show humanity even to one's enemy; to help one's enemy in difficulty
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578)
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness); cloud; shade; gloom
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse