Nishikawa Masayasu, astronomer under Yoshimune
Nishina-uji, branch of Taira family
Nishina Morito (d. 1221), Bakufu retainer, in Shokyu war
Nishino Buntaro, assassin (1889) of Viscount Mori
Nisi-no-shima, islet in Oki group
Nitta family, Yoritomo's attempt to win; adherents of Southern Court; crushed by Ashikaga Ujimitsu
—Yoshiaki (d. 1338), son of Yoshisada and provincial governor; suicide
—Yoshimune (1332-68), in defeat of Takauji
—Yoshioki (d. 1358)
—Yoshisada (1301-38) in Kyoto revolt; declares against Hojo, takes
Kamakura; provincial governor; accuses Takauji of treason; commands
army against Takauji; besieges Shirahata; escapes; faithful to
Go-Daigo; death