Japanese word for the Day: Kataki

kataki is a Japanese word for revenge.  When watching samurai movies, this is often a theme.  Usually, a father has been killed and the wife or children seek revenge, sometimes the characters spend years seeking revenge.  A true story which has been adapted many times involving kataki is the story of the 47 Ronin.  Lord Asano of the Ako clan is executed for drawing a sword in the Shogun's castle.  His clan is abolished.  47 of his retainers spend two years planning kataki for the death.  The object of the kataki is Lord Kira, who was responsible for triggering Lord Asano's action.