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What was Yasuke's Japanese title?

  • Samurai

  • Koshō

  • Shogun

  • Daimyō

Answer

Koshō was the Japanese title given to Yasuke, an African samurai who served under Oda Nobunaga in the 16th century. The title, which translates to "black general," reflected Yasuke's exceptional martial skills and his status as a high-ranking warrior in Nobunaga's army.
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