original document (not a copy or adaptation); book in its original language (esp. a European language)
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
weird; strange; mysterious
flag; pataka (banner); banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
being struck by lightning; torpedo attack
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
sword; blade; single stroke
ass; arse; rear; end; acupuncture point; hole
to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
time for battle; military secrets; strategy
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
god's majesty; god's authority; might of Heaven
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
rear guard; reserve troops
support; backing; aid; assistance
decline; one's declining fortunes; decay
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
not a little; not a few; considerable
surroundings; environs; circumference
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
witnessing; observing; sighting
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
many samurai; many gentlefolk
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to twist hard (e.g. arm, screw)