More appropriate term is bushi (武士) (literally: "gunmen") used during the Edo period. However, the term used for samurai warrior elite of the nobility, and not for example, ashigaru or foot soldiers. Samurai were not bound by clan or working for an employer (daimyo) called ronin (literally: "the waves"). Samurai who served in the han called Hanshi.
Samurai should be polite and educated, and during the Tokugawa shogunate gradually lost their military function. At the end of the Tokugawa era, samurai in general is a general stooge for the daimyo, with their swords only for customs purposes. With the Meiji reforms in the late 19th century, the samurai class was abolished as a distinct and replaced with a national army resembles a Western country. However, the nature of strict samurai known as bushido still present in today's Japanese society, as well as aspects of their way of life to another.
Etymology.
Samurai words came in before the Heian period in Japan where when someone is referred to as Saburai, it means he is a messenger or a follower. Only at the beginning of the modern era, especially in the Azuchi-Momoyama era and the beginning of the period / the Edo era in the late 16th century and early 17th century Saburai words exchanged words replaced with samurai. However, at that time, meaning that it has long changed.In the era of the samurai, the term early yumitori ("Archer") is also used as an honorary title for a small number of warlords, although swordsmen have become more important. Japanese archer (kyujutsu), is still closely associated with the war god Hachiman.
Here are some other terms samurai.
Buke (武 家) - Expert martial
Kabukimono - Words of kabuku or skew, he refers to a colorful samurai style.
Mononofu (も の の ふ) - last term which means commander.
Musha (武 者) - Form of summary Bugeisha (武 芸 者), literally. martial arts expert.
Si (士) - Letter substitute kanji samurai.
Tsuwamono (兵) - The term set for soldiers who make haiku by Matsuo Basho in its top. The literal meaning is a strong person.
Weapons.
Samurai use several types of weapons, but the katana is the weapon that is identical to their existence, In Bushido teaches that the katana is the spirit of the samurai and sometimes illustrated that a very dependent on the katana samurai in battle. They believe that the katana is very important in giving honor and the inner life. The term for katana unknown to mass Kamakura (1185-1333), before that time the Japanese sword known as tachi and uchigatana, and the katana itself is not a major weapon to mass Edo.When a child reaches the age of thirteen, there are ceremonies that are recognized as Genpuku. Boys who undergo genpuku got a wakizashi and an adult name to be formally samurai. This may imply he was given the right to know katana although usually tied with string to avoid accidentally unsheathed the katana. Couples katana and wakizashi recognized as Daisho, which means large and small.
Another weapon is a samurai yumi or composite bow and used for several centuries until the influx of guns in the 16th century. Japanese model composite bow is a great weapon. The shape allows to use different types of arrows, such as flaming arrows and arrow cues that can reach targets at distances over 100 meters, even more than 200 meters when accuracy is no longer taken into account, this weapon is usually used by standing behind Tedate (手盾) is a large wooden shield, but it can also be used by horseback. Exercise archery behind the horse became Shinto customs, Yabusame (流 鏑 馬). In the battle against the Mongol invaders, the composite bow became a weapon winner, The Mongols and Chinese at that time wearing a composite bow with a smaller size, especially with the limitations in the use of cavalry.
Interesting Facts About Samurai.
Interesting facts about these samurai may not know. Is a legendary samurai warrior, and perhaps is a class society that is quite popular in Japan in antiquity. They are noble fighter against crime (and fight each other) with sword and armor are frightening, and follow the moral code that guides their lives. And below are 6 interesting facts about samurai who may have never heard of.Samurai Woman.
Although the "samurai" is a masculine term, class "bushi" (social class samurai) Japan also showed women who received training in martial arts and war strategy. The woman called the "Onna-Bugeisha," and they are known to have participated in the war, together with the men. They usually are naginata weapon, the spear which has a curved blade tip, which is quite flexible and lightweight.Armor.
Weirdest thing about samurai armor they probably are too many decorations. Even so, each section has a function of each. Unlike clothes pilgrimages European knights, samurai armor is designed for mobility. Samurai armor to be rigid, but must also be flexible enough so that users can move freely on the battlefield. Armor made of lacquered plates, of leather or metal, and carefully tied with leather straps or silk.And most bizarre of part of this armor is Kabuto helmet. The "bowl" was made of metal plates, as well as face and forehead covered by a piece of armor that is tied around the head and back of the helmet. The most notable features of this armor is protective neck, where clothing Darth Vader, the antagonist character in the film Star Wars, inspired by this samurai armor. This section protects the wearer from arrows and swords were coming from all directions.
Same-Sex Relationships.
Not many know that the samurai is a group that has a very open mind toward sex. The withdrawal of Sparta, Greece, the samurai is not just accept same-sex relationships, they are even encouraged to do so with one another. This relationship is usually formed between young samurai with a samurai who has experienced. And reported that all members of the samurai class has been doing it. In fact, the relationship is quite common even sesame-daimyo would feel shame if he does not do this.Fashion Samurai.
Samurai used to be a trend in his time. Style and way of dressing they greatly affect the fashion trends of the time. Even so, the samurai themselves do not dress to impress others. Every aspect of their garments are designed to meet their needs as a fighter. Samurai clothes designed for speed, so convenient for traveling, as well as freedom of movement.And the part that most distinguishes samurai with others is the style of the famous crest signs. Except for Buddhist monks, everyone, in all social classes use this samurai hair style.
Samurai weapons.
As a soldier, samurai using several different weapons. They were originally using a sword called "chokutō," medieval knights sword leaner and smaller.As the development of the technique of making swords, samurai then switch to using a curved sword, which eventually evolved into the "katana."
Katana sword is probably the most famous kind in the world, and the most iconic weapon of all weapons of samurai. Bushido dictate that there is in the soul samurai katana, which makes katana become the most important weapon for the samurai. Katana is usually paired with a pair of small sword named "daisho," which is symbolized as an exclusive status symbol which is only used by the samurai class. Thank you for reading this article.
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