Entity: SAMURAI-SOLDIER
SAMURAI-SOLDIER refers to a warrior of elite stature in pre-seventeenth-century Japan, often serving a daimyo and practicing the code of conduct of Bushido.
SAMURAI-SOLDIER
Etymology
SAMURAI-SOLDIER is borrowed from the Japanese term '侍' (samurai), denoting a warrior.
Definition
SAMURAI-SOLDIER refers to a skilled and honorable warrior in feudal Japan who served a daimyo and practiced the code of conduct of Bushido.
Historical Context
In pre-seventeenth-century Japan, a SAMURAI-SOLDIER was considered a warrior of elite stature, often serving as a retainer of a daimyo. The term encompassed various soldiers, including pikemen, bowmen, musketeers, and horsemen.
Cultural Significance
SAMURAI-SOLDIERS held high social rank from the 11th to the 19th century in Japan. They were revered for their martial prowess, loyalty, and adherence to the Bushido code, emphasizing virtues like honor, courage, and loyalty.
Related Concepts
SAMURAI-SOLDIERS are often associated with Bushido, the code of conduct they followed, emphasizing loyalty, honor, and self-discipline. They also served daimyos, feudal lords in Japan, as military retainers.
See Also
A skilled and honorable warrior in feudal Japan who served a daimyo and adhered to the Bushido code.