Does a samurai count as well-read?

Doesn’t count.

1. Samurai had a higher social status in ancient Japan. They usually received a certain amount of education, including basic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic.

2. In addition, samurai families usually collect some ancient books, historical books, and literary works to facilitate samurai learning and understanding of history, culture, and military strategy.

3. However, the main responsibility of a samurai is to protect the security of his family and country. They often need to focus on training in martial arts, swordsmanship, etc., rather than spending a lot of time reading.

4. Therefore, although samurai have certain cultural qualities, they are not well-read.