the Japanese spirit; the attitude of the Japanese people

Clipping of 和御魂 (nikimitama).

Alternative spelling of 和御魂

to oppose; to face; to stand up to (someone)

difficult, trying, hard

difficulties, hardship, trouble

to hold, to carry something / to have, to possess / to hold up, to maintain

holding, possession / wear, durability

continuative of 持つ

he / distal demonstrative, something far off removed from both speaker and listener: that / boyfriend