In case anyone was wondering what the difference is:
Bushi: A professional warrior or soldier. Someone trained in the skills of battle, logistics and fighting as used by a soldier. A follow of bushido which is literally: The Way of the Warrior.
Samurai: A retainer of a daimyo. A person appointed to a privileged position of power in the service of a powerful, local lord. Usually appointed to oversee military matters, which could include logistics and supply, but more usually pertained to the disposition of fighting men and their duties. A samurai had roughly the equivalent of the duties of a commissioned officer in the western tradition.
To sum up: A bushi is a soldier or fighting man. A samurai is of the officer class and enjoyed considerable power and authority. Not the same.
In case anyone was wondering what the difference is:
Bushi: A professional warrior or soldier. Someone trained in the skills of battle, logistics and fighting as used by a soldier. A follow of bushido which is literally: The Way of the Warrior.
Samurai: A retainer of a daimyo. A person appointed to a privileged position of power in the service of a powerful, local lord. Usually appointed to oversee military matters, which could include logistics and supply, but more usually pertained to the disposition of fighting men and their duties. A samurai had roughly the equivalent of the duties of a commissioned officer in the western tradition.
To sum up: A bushi is a soldier or fighting man. A samurai is of the officer class and enjoyed considerable power and authority. Not the same.
or, even quicker: a bushi is a grunt. a samurai is a knight.
I thought bushi just meant sword?