士族反乱
Meanings
1
rebellions by former samurai (Meiji period)
historical term
Historical term referring to armed uprisings led by ex-samurai against the Meiji government, notably including the Satsuma Rebellion (西南戦争).
See also: 西南戦争
The Satsuma Rebellion, one of the rebellions by former samurai, occurred in 1877.