feudal period; age of militarist government
Historical term referring to the period of shogunate rule in Japan, roughly 1185–1867. Often contrasted with 王朝時代 (the earlier imperial court period).
See also: 王朝時代
During the feudal period, the samurai held political power.
この寺は武家時代の建築様式をよく残している。
This temple retains the architectural style of the age of militarist government well.
Refers to the earlier imperial court period before the rise of the shogunate, contrasting with 武家時代.
Compound of 武家 (buke, 'samurai family' or 'warrior house') and 時代 (jidai, 'period' or 'era'). The term directly describes the era dominated by warrior governance.