Oda Nobunaga

British  

/ ˈəʊdə ˌnɒbjuːˈnɑːɡə /

noun

1. 1534–82, Japanese general and feudal leader, who unified much of Japan under his control: assassinated

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Example Sentences

He became a prolific presence in Japanese film and television, eventually even playing Tokugawa Ieyasu, the man on whom his “Shōgun” character is based, in the 1992 TV production “Oda Nobunaga.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Honno-ji Temple ambush targeting warlord Oda Nobunaga was orchestrated by one of his own generals, Akechi Mitsuhide, whose motive remains unknown and has been fodder for several works over the years.

From Reuters

The story features a 16th-century feud centered around Oda Nobunaga, a powerful warlord — well known in Japan but not as familiar for overseas audiences.

From Washington Times

The story of Yasuke, the first African samurai who actually served the legendary Oda Nobunaga, will be released to the world.

From The Verge

Known as Yasuke, the man was a warrior who reached the rank of samurai under the rule of Oda Nobunaga - a powerful 16th Century Japanese feudal lord who was the first of the three unifiers of Japan.

From BBC