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| aimed at revamping the Japanese imperial administration along Chinese lines; failed because the emperor feared the influence of Buddhist monks |
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| luxurious, lavish, focused on the pursuit of beauty and social interaction |
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| exercised exceptional influence over imperial affairs; aided in the decline of imperial power |
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| regional warrior leaders in Japan; ruled small kingdoms from fortresses; administered the law, supervised public works projects, and collected revenues; built up private armies |
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| mounted troops of Japanese warrior leaders; loyal to local lords, not the emporer |
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| ritual suicide or disembowelment in Japan; commonly known in the west as hara-kiri; demonstrated courage and a means to restore family honor |
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| powerful Japanese family in the 11th and 12th centuries; competed with Minamoto family; defeated after Gempei Wars |
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| defeated the rival Taira family in Gempei warsand established military government in 12th century Japan |
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