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Toranaga is an English word starting with the letter T. With 10+ example sentences you'll see exactly how it works in context.

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Toranaga in a sentence

Using Toranaga

  • In the example corpus, toranaga often appears in combinations such as: lord toranaga.

Context around Toranaga

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 3 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 11 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

lord 5× train 1× although 1× yoshii 1×

Often after:

himself 1× explained 1× played 1× enacts 1× refused 1×

Sentence patterns with Toranaga

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

ally of toranaga 1× although toranaga s forces 1× and lord toranaga are loosely 1× as lord toranaga s war 1× blackthorne and toranaga s first 1× blackthorne train toranaga s samurai 1× lessons to toranaga himself 1× lord toranaga explained his 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

although toranaga s 1× during blackthorne and 1× his character is 1× lord toranaga explained 1× lord toranaga is 1× saeki was already 1×

Common sentence endings:

ally of toranaga 1× anyone these days 1× by hiroyuki sanada 1× details for yabushige 1× for episode 10 1× great unifier taikō 1×

Words around Toranaga

Just before it in the word index:

torana 6 toran 3 toral 5 torak 14 toraji 2 toraja 3

Just after it in the word index:

torani 2 toranzo 2 toray 6 torba 2 torbaaz 4 torbay 33

Similar in corpus frequency:

aadi 15 aakash 15 aayush 15 abcs 15 aberdonian 15 abhi 15

Corpus analysis for Toranaga

  • In this selection, "toranaga" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 25.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, lord, train, although, himself, explained and played stand out and add context to how "toranaga" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include ally of toranaga and although toranaga s forces. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "toranaga" sits close to words such as aadi, aakash and aayush, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with toranaga

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

His character is described by FX as "a notorious backstabber and close ally of Toranaga". (15 words)

This strategic repositioning hints at the likely return of the protagonist, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). (18 words)

Lord Toranaga explained his plan and vision for the future of Japan down to the minimum details for Yabushige. (19 words)

Longer example sentences

During Blackthorne and Toranaga's first conversation in episode 2, "Servants of Two Masters," director Jonathan van Tulleken uses alternating close-ups whenever they speak, creating the illusion they are speaking to each other with mutual understanding. (37 words)

While Toranaga refused to grand the Portuguese’s Black Ship passage in episode 2 after learning of their secret base in Macau, he and John Blackthorne ended up cutting a deal with the Jesuits. (34 words)

Although Toranaga's forces assemble against Ishido's on the battlefield at Sekigahara one month from now, the difference is that Ishido will no longer have the Heir on his side by then. (33 words)

Question examples

Toranaga enacts the next stage of his plan with Mariko as the centerpiece, but is Osaka safe territory for anyone these days? (22 words)

Example sentences (12)

Not only will Blackthorne train Toranaga’s samurai to battle on the sea, but he will also teach some lessons to Toranaga himself.

His character is described by FX as "a notorious backstabber and close ally of Toranaga".

Although Toranaga's forces assemble against Ishido's on the battlefield at Sekigahara one month from now, the difference is that Ishido will no longer have the Heir on his side by then.

During Blackthorne and Toranaga's first conversation in episode 2, "Servants of Two Masters," director Jonathan van Tulleken uses alternating close-ups whenever they speak, creating the illusion they are speaking to each other with mutual understanding.

Lord Toranaga explained his plan and vision for the future of Japan down to the minimum details for Yabushige.

Lord Toranaga is one of five daimyo regents fighting for control of Japan in the wake of the second great unifier, Taikō.

Saeki was already working for the Council of Regents when episode 7 began, meaning that Lord Toranaga and his men never had a chance against him and walked right into an ambush.

Shogun season 1 heads toward a dramatic finale, as Lord Toranaga's war in the wake of the tragic Osaka attack is teased in the trailer for episode 10.

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The events portrayed in and Lord Toranaga are loosely inspired by Tokugawa Ieyasu, who began the Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan in 1603.

This strategic repositioning hints at the likely return of the protagonist, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Hiroyuki Sanada).

Toranaga enacts the next stage of his plan with Mariko as the centerpiece, but is Osaka safe territory for anyone these days?

While Toranaga refused to grand the Portuguese’s Black Ship passage in episode 2 after learning of their secret base in Macau, he and John Blackthorne ended up cutting a deal with the Jesuits.

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Common combinations with toranaga

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

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