- The highest-ranking official in the bakufu government, with supreme military and political power.
Rōjū:
- A council of senior advisors to the shogun, responsible for making important decisions.
Wakadoshiyori:
- Junior advisors to the shogun, who assisted the rōjū.
Ōmetsuke:
- Inspectors who monitored the activities of the daimyō and ensured their loyalty.
Bugyō:
- Magistrates responsible for various administrative and judicial matters, such as finance, construction, and law enforcement.
Jisha-bugyō:
- Officials responsible for managing temples and shrines.
Kanjō-bugyō:
- Officials responsible for financial matters, including taxation and currency issuance.
Machi-bugyō:
- Officials responsible for administering cities, including law enforcement and public works.
Daimyō:
- Feudal lords who controlled their own territories and had their own military forces.
Hatamoto:
- Direct vassals of the shogun, who were typically samurai of higher status and had a direct relationship with the shogun.
Gokenin:
- Low-ranking samurai who served the shogun directly and were responsible for various administrative and military duties.