Social 3 (Japan) Flashcards
(25 cards)
any of the sacred beings worshipped in Shintoism, conceived as spirits abiding in natural phenomena
kami
“divine wind” sent by the gods to defend Japan; a ferocious storm that destroyed most of the Mongol fleet in 1274
kamikaze
when a person or group is set apart or cut off from others, by geographic, ecological, or social barriers
isolated
a large group of islands.
archipelago
celebration or ceremony observed with regularity
ritual
Japan’s indigenous people
Ainu
are the gods of nature of the Ainu.
Kamuy
festivals are held every spring and fall to please the kami of each Japanese clan and village
matsuri
a strong wave caused by
an underwater earthquake
Tsunami
is used to describe a person who can control emotions and endure difficult experiences.
stoic
land suitable for farming and agriculture.
arable
heavy rain storms with strong winds.
monsoon
a group of people similar in nature and character.
homogenous
to become more integrated into the existing culture.
assimilation
a Japanese military ruler
shogun
Japanese warriors without masters
ronin
a powerful Japanese landowner
daimyo
a strong council of advisors and administrators presided over by the shogun
shogunate
to have or own something by right of birth
hereditary
professional, paid members of the Japanese military
samurai
ritual suicide
junshi
the teachings of the Chinese scholar, Confucius
Confucianism
faithfulness and devotion to one’s parents
filial piety
people who were shunned or ignored by other classes because of the type of work they did
outcast
