noun
diversionary tactics; feint; concealing one's true motives until the last moment
A yojijukugo derived from the historical phrase 敵は本能寺にあり (the enemy is at Honnō-ji), referring to a strategy of misdirection or hiding one's real objective. Used in strategic, political, or competitive contexts.
See also: 敵は本能寺にあり
Don't be fooled by his diversionary remarks.
敵本主義で相手の注意をそらし、本命の計画を進めた。
They used a feint to divert the opponent's attention and proceeded with their main plan.