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百姓一揆 (hyakushouikki) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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During the Edo period, peasant uprisings occurred in various regions.
In this area, repeated heavy taxation led to a peasant revolt.
Kanji 揆 category, plan, drumstick Related words 一いっ 揆き 一揆 is a broader term for any uprising or insurrection, while 百姓一揆 specifically refers to peasant revolts.
土つち 一いっ 揆き 土一揆 is another term for peasant uprisings, often used interchangeably with 百姓一揆, though 百姓一揆 is more common.
Etymology Compound of 百姓 (ひゃくしょう, 'peasant, farmer') and 一揆 (いっき, 'uprising, insurrection'). The term became common in historical contexts referring to the Edo period.
