Medieval Japan Vocabulary

This means "way of the Gods". Natural objects are often home to divine spirits. Most practiced religion in Japan.

• Shinto

• Buddhism

• Bushido

• Daimyo

The official who rules if a child is to succeed the throne.

• Samurai

• Regent

• Vassal

• Shinto

One of Japan's most important regents. Encouraged contact with China and wanted to learn from the chinese.

• Prince Shotoku

• Vassal

• Samurai

• Daimyo

An office of government in another country.

• Regent

• Shogun

• Kabuki

• Embassy

Developed in the 1600's. Combined singing and dancing with elaborate costumes and makeup. This was a more informal kind of drama. 

• Kabuki

• Anime

• Shinto

• Regent

Highly skilled japanese warriors who followed a strict code of conduct to guide them on leading an honorable life as a warrior.

• Bushido

• Samurai

• Shogun

• Daimyo

A person who received land and protection from a lord in exchange for loyalty.

• Kabuki

• Samurai

• Shogun

• Vassal

The military leader of Japan. It means "Supreme commander of the army". They ruled on behalf of the emperor.

• Daimyo

• Samurai

• Vassal

• Shogun

Samurai lived by this unwritten code. It called for honor, loyalty, and bravery.

• Bushido

• Kabuki

• Shogun

• Regent