Is shinobi simply an incredibly general term referring to any spy, assassin or undercover agent in medieval Japan, or does it actually refer to a more specific group of warriors/agents?
I don't know much about this subject, but want to know more about medieval Japan. Any other stuff on shinobi is welcome.
>>1318922
Shinobi literally meant "Hidden Person."
So the translation would be "secret agent."
>>1318935
So the former then?
>>1318922
>Is shinobi simply an incredibly general term referring to any spy, assassin or undercover agent in medieval Japan?
Yes, though at the time there were a variety of terms used. I believe the term today basically covers anyone doing any kind of unconventional warfare
>>1318976
Ok. Is the term exclusive to those in the medieval era, or can it apply to any time period?
Things to remember when thinking about "Ninjas".
Ninja is essentially a western term which came to be prevalence after WWII. The correct term is Shinobi
Shinobi where a lower class than that of the Samurai caste
Samurai looked down on their warfare, they saw it as undignified and dirty
They were essentially the guys you see in the movies forced to go scout, they were poor, they were utilised as a tool
Koga and Iga are real villagers where these mercenary spies were mainly recruited from during the Sengoku period
They are not fucking magic.
>>1319010
Also the black outfits come from theatre. Dark blue blends in the night much better. And either way dressing like any specific thing doesn't disguise you very well, most just dressed like farmers because no one pays notice to a farmer.
