Printable Medieval Japanese Society, Life and Culture flash cards

samurai

member of warrior or military noble class in pre-industrial Japan

warfare

Armed conflict; Warfare and destruction characterized Medieval Japan

Buddhism

religion, originated in India by Buddha (Gautama); later spread to Japan

Zen Buddhism

Mahayana movement, introduced into Japan in the 12th century

meditation

continued thought; reflection; contemplation; major element of Zen Buddhism

tea	any of various infusions prepared from the leaves, flowers, etc.,

literature

Writings; Japanese literature from this time is heavily Zen-focused

Shinto

native religion of Japan, system of nature and ancestor worship

Noh	blend of storytelling, juggling, acrobatics, harvest-ritual music, dance

calligraphy

Fancy penmanship, especially highly decorative handwriting

presentation

offering, delivering, or bestowal, as of a gift

landscape gardening

art or trade of designing or rearranging large gardens, estates, etc.

samurai

member of warrior or military noble class in pre-industrial Japan

warfare

Armed conflict; Warfare and destruction characterized Medieval Japan

Buddhism

religion, originated in India by Buddha (Gautama); later spread to Japan

Zen Buddhism

Mahayana movement, introduced into Japan in the 12th century

meditation

continued thought; reflection; contemplation; major element of Zen Buddhism

tea	any of various infusions prepared from the leaves, flowers, etc.,

literature

Writings; Japanese literature from this time is heavily Zen-focused

Shinto

native religion of Japan, system of nature and ancestor worship

Noh	blend of storytelling, juggling, acrobatics, harvest-ritual music, dance

calligraphy

Fancy penmanship, especially highly decorative handwriting

presentation

offering, delivering, or bestowal, as of a gift

landscape gardening

art or trade of designing or rearranging large gardens, estates, etc.