侍の語源は、「さぶらふ」、貴人のそばで見守る意味ですね。皇族や貴族の警護に当たっていた人々です。
The origin of the word “samurai” comes from the Japanese verb “saburafu,” which means “to serve by one’s side” or “to attend to.” It referred to individuals who served as guards or protectors for members of the imperial family or the nobility.
平安時代には貴族より下に見られていた侍ですが、鎌倉時代になると実質的に政治を動かすようになります。
During the Heian period, samurai were considered inferior to the aristocracy, but in the Kamakura period, they gained practical power and influence in politics.
それまでの華やかな貴族文化とは違い、質素で堅実な文化を尊びました。
In contrast to the glamorous aristocratic culture that preceded it, samurai culture in the Kamakura period emphasized simplicity and practicality.
武士道精神は、茶道や剣道、座禅、能など、様々な文化に影響を及ぼしています。
The spirit of bushido, or the way of the samurai, has influenced various aspects of culture such as tea ceremony, kendo (Japanese martial art of swordsmanship), zazen (seated meditation), noh (traditional Japanese theater), and more.
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