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Samurai - Wikipedia In the most common usage of the word, it specifically refers to the warrior retainers of Japan's lords [1] They typically came from warrior families and were privately trained The samurai and their lords were the de facto rulers of Japan from 1185 to 1869
Samurai | Meaning, History, Facts | Britannica Samurai, member of the Japanese warrior caste The term samurai was originally used to denote the aristocratic warriors, but it came to apply to all the members of the warrior class that rose to power in the 12th century and dominated the Japanese government until the Meiji Restoration in 1868
Samurai - World History Encyclopedia Elite and highly-trained soldiers adept at using both the bow and sword, the samurai were an essential component of Japanese armies in the medieval period
10 Facts About the Samurai - History Hit Here are 10 facts about the legendary Japanese samurai 1 They are known as bushi in Japanese The samurai were known as bushi in Japan, or buke The term samurai only began to appear in the first part of the 10th century, originally used to denote the aristocratic warriors
Samurai and Bushido - Code, Japan Meaning | HISTORY As servants of the daimyos, or great lords, the samurai backed up the authority of the shogun and gave him power over the mikado (emperor) The samurai would dominate Japanese government and
The Role of the Samurai in Ancient Japan The samurai were more than warriors—they were the soul of feudal Japan, embodying a balance of ferocity and refinement Their code shaped centuries of thought, their discipline inspired generations, and their memory continues to captivate the world