名詞
right to bear a surname and to wear a sword (during the Edo period)
歴史用語四字熟語
江戸時代には、武士階級のみが苗字帯刀の特権を許されていた。
- During the Edo period, only the samurai class was permitted the privilege of using a surname and carrying swords.
武士は苗字帯刀の権利を持っていたため、身分を示すものとして刀を帯びていた。
- Since samurai had the right to use surnames and carry swords, they wore swords as a symbol of their social status.