# Uncle Otani — A Daughter of the Samurai character guide

> Uncle Otani in A Daughter of the Samurai by Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0010-vii-the-wedding-that-never-was

## Who they are

Etsu's uncle who helps arrange her marriage.

## In the story

### [XXIV: In Japan Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/chapters/xxiv-in-japan-again)

Head of the main family, initially assumes Etsu and children will live with him; reluctantly agrees to a trial of Etsu's educational plan.

### [XXVI: Tragic Trifles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_daughter_of_the_samurai_se/chapters/xxvi-tragic-trifles)

Receives Etsu's reports on Hanano's progress; represents the family council whose approval Etsu must seek for educational decisions.

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