旗(はた)本(もと)

Meanings

Meanings are shown in English (JMdict).

1. 1

   noun

   headquarters (on the battlefield)

   将(しょう)軍(ぐん)の旗(はた)本(もと)に戻(もど)る。

   • Return to the general's headquarters on the battlefield.

   Words:将(しょう)軍(ぐん)旗(はた)本(もと)戻(もど)る

   Verified
2. 2

   direct retainer of a shogun (Edo period); shogunal vassal; hatamoto

   historical term

   旗(はた)本(もと)の屋(や)敷(しき)で、歌(か)留(る)多(た)の会(かい)が催(もよお)された。

   • A karuta gathering was being held at the hatamoto's estate.
   • They met at the estate of the shogun's retainer to play a game of cards.

   Words:旗(はた)本(もと)屋(や)敷(しき)カルタ会(かい)

Example sentences 2