Feudal Japan and Medieval Concepts

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samurai

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A member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan.

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shogun

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A hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan.

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vassals

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A holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance.

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feudalism

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A social system in medieval Europe and Japan where nobles held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service.

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labor

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Work, especially hard physical work.

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guilds

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Medieval associations of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power.

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sects

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Groups with distinct religious, political, or philosophical beliefs.

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martial arts

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Various sports or skills, mainly of Japanese origin, that involve combat and self-defense.

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meditation

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A practice where an individual uses a technique to focus the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity.

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tanka

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A form of Japanese poetry with five lines and a total of 31 syllables.