In the Japanese language, the word "samurai" was colloquial and its meaning varied over the centuries. The word "samurai" is thought to come from the word "saburau" and means "one who serves [their …

Dec 29, 2025 · 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 …

Jul 5, 2019 · 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.

Oct 28, 2009 · 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 …

3 days ago · This New Samurai Exhibition Will Challenge Your Understanding of the Japanese Warrior Class Silk screens, women’s firefighting robes and a Darth Vader costume are among the more than …

Jul 11, 2025 · The samurai warrior caste dominated Japan from the Kamakura to the Edo period. Over those centuries, they developed in ways that shaped Japanese history.

A traveler's introduction to the samurai, the Japanese warriors and member of the military class of feudal Japan.