Buke (Japan)

Buke (武家) can be defined as "a martial house or a member of such a house" (Samurai). However, the term is more closely translated to law or governing authority. Buke is used when describing an individual or group of individuals that have authority.

References

Mass, Jeffrey P. Antiquity and Anachronism in Japanese History. Stanford, CA: Stanford UP, 1992. 49–50. Print.
"Samurai, Japanese Warriors." Samurai, the Japanese Warrior Class. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 July 2013.

See also

Buke shohatto

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