daimyo

Definitions

A lord during the Japanese feudal period.

historical

Equivalents

Examples

“The classes of daimyōs as arranged and established by Ieyasu were not altered by his successors, although the number⟳ included under each class was liable to minor changes.”

“Many daimyō followed the example of the Bakufu reformers and periodically attempted to reduce⟳ their expenses by implementing austerity programs, but these measures repeatedly failed to solve⟳ their financial problems.”

“The first two Tokugawa shōguns, Ieyasu and Hidetada, inherited this traditional “warrior house” (buke) onari ceremony and used it as an occasion to demonstrate⟳ their control⟳ over the daimyō by conducting a sword exchange⟳ ceremony that symbolized the daimyō’s oath of loyalty (and his subordination) to the shōgun.”

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