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Feudal Japan Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Samurai | Class of warriors in feudal Japan who pledged loyalty to a noble in return for rewards. |
Shogun | A general who ruled Japan in the emperor's name. |
Daimyo | A Japanese feudal lord who commanded a private army of samurai; warlord but not as powerful as a shogun. |
Bakufu System | A military government established in Japan after the Gempei Wars; the emperor became a figurehead, while real power was concentrated in the military, including the samurai. |
Bushido | The code of honor and morals developed by and for the Japanese samurai. |