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General in-play Terminology-
Rank and age are generally closely related but not always.
Anything not human or normal animals will be referred to as Yokai, Demons, a type of Yokai, or spiritual entity.
Shinobi- Stealing (into), spy, sneak thief.
Ninja-literal meaning: "stealth person") is a warrior and assassin, trained in the Japanese art of Ninjutsu (roughly art of stealth). Ninja, like Bushido and Samurai, followed their own special code of honor called Ninpo and contrary to popular belief the Ninja's specialty was not assassination but rather espionage
Kunoichi- Female ninja or practitioner of ninjutsu (ninpo).
Sensei- Teacher
Seinor- Seasoned warriors
Kohai- Begging student
Senpai- intermediate student
Senpai/Kohai side note- Senpai and kōhai are an essential element of Japanese seniority-based status relationships, similar to the way that family and other relationships are decided based on age, with even twins being divided into elder and younger sibling. Senpai is roughly equivalent to the western concept of mentor, while kōhai is roughly equivalent to protégé, though they do not imply as strong a relationship as these words mean in the West. More simply, these may be translated as senior and junior, or as an elder compared with someone younger in the family/company/organization—the terms are used more widely than a true mentor/protege in the West. There is usually no average separation in age between a senpai and his or her kōhai. A junior student will often refer to senior students as "senpai", and alumni will often refer to alumni from earlier classes as "senpai". This holds true particularly if events bring them together later on, such as joining the same company, serving on a board together, or simply being in a club or parent's organization at the same time. On rare occasions, a younger person may also be considered the senpai of an elder person if circumstances dictate—such as if the elder entered an organization or company at a later time than the younger did.
Jonin- 'High Man', 'Elite Ninja' or investiture; Jonin are generally highly-experienced shinobi with great individual skill who serve as military captains. Jonin act by establishing in office or to approve and sanction formally. Give orders to the chunin.
Chunin- 'Middle Man' ; Journeyman Ninja who are qualified to guide other ninja and lead missions. Chūnin have reached a level of maturity and ability that primarily consists of leadership skills and tactical prowess.
Genin - Ordinary ninja.
Compound- Where every one lives; the collection of buildings with in the clan's territory where every one is housed.
Dojo, or The Floor/Matt- Training hall area.
Litter- Group of mainly young Kohai and some times even Sempai who are not claimed by a specific Teacher or adult.
Pup, Cub, Kit- The younger of the kids.
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