# A Daughter of the Samurai — Character guide

> Key figures in A Daughter of the Samurai by Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto.

- [Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/narrator.md): The narrator and protagonist, a Japanese woman who travels to America and navigates two cultures.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/mother.md): Etsu's mother, a traditional samurai wife who raises her with strict honor and love.
- [Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/father.md): Etsu's father, a samurai who dies early but profoundly influences her values.
- [Honourable Grandmother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/grandmother.md): Etsu's strict, traditional grandmother who teaches her samurai etiquette.
- [Hanano](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/hanano.md): Etsu's older sister, who marries and later visits her in America.
- [Brother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/brother.md): Etsu's brother, a samurai who supports her education and decisions.
- [Matsuo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/matsuo.md): A loyal family retainer who serves Etsu's household in Japan.
- [Ishi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/ishi.md): An elderly servant who cares for Etsu as a child.
- [Chiyo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/chiyo.md): Etsu's daughter, born in America and central to her later life.
- [Jiya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/jiya.md): A faithful old servant who accompanies Etsu on her first journey.
- [Miss Helen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/miss_helen.md): An American missionary who teaches and befriends Etsu.
- [Taki](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/taki.md): A devoted maid who serves Etsu in Japan and America.
- [Mr. Toda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/mr_toda.md): A samurai friend of Etsu's father who advises the family.
- [Miyo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/miyo.md): A young girl who becomes Etsu's friend in Japan.
- [Shiro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/shiro.md): A dog belonging to Etsu's family in Japan.
- [Lady Moon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/lady_moon.md): A poetic personification of the moon in Japanese folklore.
- [Mrs. Sugimoto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/mrs_sugimoto.md): Etsu's mother-in-law, a traditional Japanese woman.
- [Kikuno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/kikuno.md): A gentle woman who serves in Etsu's household.
- [Clara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/clara.md): An American friend of Etsu in the United States.
- [Mrs. Newton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/mrs_newton.md): An American neighbor who helps Etsu adjust to Western life.
- [Sudzu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/sudzu.md): A young girl who plays with Etsu in childhood.
- [Goro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/goro.md): A servant or retainer in Etsu's family home.
- [Mistress Rain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/mistress_rain.md): A personification of rain in Japanese children's stories.
- [Taro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/taro.md): A common name for a male servant or character in tales.
- [Uncle Otani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/uncle_otani.md): Etsu's uncle who helps arrange her marriage.
- [Mrs. Sato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/mrs_sato.md): A kind neighbor in Japan who helps Etsu's family.
- [Satomi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/satomi.md): A friend or acquaintance of Etsu in Japan.
- [Mamma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/mamma.md): Etsu's affectionate term for her mother.
- [Major Sato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/major_sato.md): A military officer and acquaintance of Etsu's family.
- [Grandfather](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/grandfather.md): Etsu's grandfather, a samurai of the old school.
- [Minty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/minty.md): An American friend of Etsu's daughter Chiyo.
- [Doctor Miller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/doctor_miller.md): An American doctor who treats Etsu's family.
- [Mr. Omori](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/characters/mr_omori.md): A Japanese acquaintance of Etsu's family.

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