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Karuta was a type of armour worn by samurai warriors and their retainers during the feudal era of Japan. The word ''karuta'' comes from the Portuguese word meaning "card" (''carta''), as the small square or rectangular plates that compose the armour resemble traditional Japanese playing cards. Wikipedia