Information in this video is weird, definitely incorrect in some areas. Though one thing worth mentioning is that 1) For some cases, these aren't really "ranks" but rather "position" or "roles" or description of relationship to the acting Shogun. 2) The meaning of a particular samurai role differs from state to state and over time. 3) Samurai is a social class that involves Administration and Warfare. Well, if you gonna start of by saying with Shogun is distinct from Emperor, then that part should be explained too. Putting that aside, Shogun is a Daimyo who is the head of all Shogun allied Daimyos and ruled over the parts of Japan which were under allied control. The Koutai system only makes sense if you understand that - ignoring the underworld; Japan at that time is basically a United States of Japan where not all states were aligned with Shogun. Daimyos under Shogun's alliance are governors for a particular area. Despite pledging their alliance, they are a threat to Shogun's military and political strength. By forcing the allied Daimyo to undergo Sankin-Koutai, the Daimyo has to govern estate from afar and leave his amassed strength for a period of time. Some Daimyo would bring goods at the cost of their estate (which can cause the citizens to starve during a bad harvest) as a show of allegiance. While the Daimyo can use this chance to strengthen relationship with the Shogun, he is ultimately stuck in Edo without his army (i.e. Shogun can launch his entire army to kill the Daimyo with ease, or launch an attack to his estate without the Daimyo able to react). In addition, it is not really correct to say "three main types" of Daimyo. Fudai and Tozama are opposite spectrums of describing how long has the family served Shogun on a time scale. Thus is better to say different roles, and different descriptions of Daimyo exist. Shinpan Daimyo is a role, and I can't tell if this is associated to Hatamoto one because you use romanji here. Though if you want to split Daimyo into types, there are the castle-less and those with castle, but in general you shouldn't split Daimyo into types, because Daimyo literally means "big shot". Hatamoto (He who is near the banner) is a role/rank/title. Yoriai is associated with administration, sometimes associated with Hatamoto as well (specifically koutai yoriai). Oban is "something like" Marine Corps and is related to Hatamoto. Oban-gashira is the head of Oban. It's abit strange to call Houkoushu as bannerman because that's what Hatamoto means. Gokenin and Karo are kind of equivalent. If Daimyo is the governor, then Karo is something like the vice governor. Karo-yonin is generally a role within the Karo's family to deal with finance. Ashigaru-Taishou - rather Taishou; is a rank. You can almost say Kosho's "natural advancement" is Taishou, but generally that is not true because Kosho is used as a role rather than rank. The definition of Metsuke changed over time. Prior to Edo period they were indeed considered spy masters on the battlefield, though it would be better to call Metsuke as Intelligence Officer. After the start of Edo, their roles were indeed to report to their master (i.e. Shogun) on other Samurai (including Daimyo) activities ((which affects promotions and relationships etc)). Gun-Bugyo is a magistrate for Daimyo. Jisha-Bugyo is a magistrate which concern themselves about religions. Kanjou-Bugyo is a magistrate concerns Accounting. Machi-Bugyo is town magistrate. I've never heard of Okazu no ma. Ronin are not Hatamoto although they could originally be one. Souhei are NOT Samurai, although they could be originally Samurai.
While I disagree with a lot of the information shown in this video, to answer your question, Jitou means "the head of some land" or "Land head" (in the same way the head of a village is the Village head). In some areas, this is a label to describe a feudal lord isn't big enough to be called Daimyo (either in accomplishments, or in resources like the amount of rice that land produces). Generally they are stewards for a land that belongs to a bigger person.
the very first cut scene you showed in the beginning of the video came from a video game that for the life of me cant seem to remember which video game it came from..do you by any chance know which video game where that cut scene came from?
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Information in this video is weird, definitely incorrect in some areas.
Though one thing worth mentioning is that
1) For some cases, these aren't really "ranks" but rather "position" or "roles" or description of relationship to the acting Shogun.
2) The meaning of a particular samurai role differs from state to state and over time.
3) Samurai is a social class that involves Administration and Warfare.
Well, if you gonna start of by saying with Shogun is distinct from Emperor, then that part should be explained too. Putting that aside, Shogun is a Daimyo who is the head of all Shogun allied Daimyos and ruled over the parts of Japan which were under allied control.
The Koutai system only makes sense if you understand that - ignoring the underworld; Japan at that time is basically a United States of Japan where not all states were aligned with Shogun. Daimyos under Shogun's alliance are governors for a particular area. Despite pledging their alliance, they are a threat to Shogun's military and political strength.
By forcing the allied Daimyo to undergo Sankin-Koutai, the Daimyo has to govern estate from afar and leave his amassed strength for a period of time. Some Daimyo would bring goods at the cost of their estate (which can cause the citizens to starve during a bad harvest) as a show of allegiance. While the Daimyo can use this chance to strengthen relationship with the Shogun, he is ultimately stuck in Edo without his army (i.e. Shogun can launch his entire army to kill the Daimyo with ease, or launch an attack to his estate without the Daimyo able to react).
In addition, it is not really correct to say "three main types" of Daimyo. Fudai and Tozama are opposite spectrums of describing how long has the family served Shogun on a time scale. Thus is better to say different roles, and different descriptions of Daimyo exist. Shinpan Daimyo is a role, and I can't tell if this is associated to Hatamoto one because you use romanji here. Though if you want to split Daimyo into types, there are the castle-less and those with castle, but in general you shouldn't split Daimyo into types, because Daimyo literally means "big shot".
Hatamoto (He who is near the banner) is a role/rank/title. Yoriai is associated with administration, sometimes associated with Hatamoto as well (specifically koutai yoriai). Oban is "something like" Marine Corps and is related to Hatamoto. Oban-gashira is the head of Oban. It's abit strange to call Houkoushu as bannerman because that's what Hatamoto means.
Gokenin and Karo are kind of equivalent. If Daimyo is the governor, then Karo is something like the vice governor. Karo-yonin is generally a role within the Karo's family to deal with finance.
Ashigaru-Taishou - rather Taishou; is a rank. You can almost say Kosho's "natural advancement" is Taishou, but generally that is not true because Kosho is used as a role rather than rank.
The definition of Metsuke changed over time. Prior to Edo period they were indeed considered spy masters on the battlefield, though it would be better to call Metsuke as Intelligence Officer. After the start of Edo, their roles were indeed to report to their master (i.e. Shogun) on other Samurai (including Daimyo) activities ((which affects promotions and relationships etc)).
Gun-Bugyo is a magistrate for Daimyo. Jisha-Bugyo is a magistrate which concern themselves about religions. Kanjou-Bugyo is a magistrate concerns Accounting. Machi-Bugyo is town magistrate.
I've never heard of Okazu no ma. Ronin are not Hatamoto although they could originally be one. Souhei are NOT Samurai, although they could be originally Samurai.
Appreciate the feedback.
Fun fact: The kanji "subduing" in Shogun can also be read as "tax-collecting".
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What about jito?
While I disagree with a lot of the information shown in this video, to answer your question, Jitou means "the head of some land" or "Land head" (in the same way the head of a village is the Village head).
In some areas, this is a label to describe a feudal lord isn't big enough to be called Daimyo (either in accomplishments, or in resources like the amount of rice that land produces). Generally they are stewards for a land that belongs to a bigger person.
the very first cut scene you showed in the beginning of the video came from a video game that for the life of me cant seem to remember which video game it came from..do you by any chance know which video game where that cut scene came from?
Total War: Shogun 2
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Thanks for answering!