Hideyoshi
Americannoun
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The show opens with the death of Japan's former ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi, paving the way for Shogun's power struggle.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2024
Like Hideyoshi, Ieyasu also feared that Christians posed a threat to Japan, a belief Dutch and English merchants seeking trade advantages encouraged.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
Upon Oda’s death, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a vassal of his, succeeded to his position after defeating the army of Oda’s assassin.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
He was summoned to see the mighty warlord, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, but arrived late.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2010
“It’s a bad sign,” said Scythe Hideyoshi, “when our young hopefuls gravitate so openly to the enemy.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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