Kamijiri married woman Mako refers to a specific social status within the traditional Japanese feudal system. It describes a woman who is married to a samurai retainer, known as a kamijiri, and who is not considered a member of the samurai class herself.
Kamijiri married women held a unique position in society, as they were not considered to be fully samurai, but also not commoners. They often had to navigate complex social and economic circumstances, and their status could vary depending on the rank and wealth of their husbands.
