samurai
noun
sam·u·rai
ˈsa-mə-ˌrī 
ˈsam-yə-
plural samurai
1
: a military retainer of a Japanese daimyo practicing the code of conduct of Bushido
2
: the warrior aristocracy of Japan
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The adventures of 16th century samurai and 21st century sous chefs allowed FX to rocket to a new personal best of 93 noms, a significant spike over its previous high of 56 in 2016.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 July 2024
The well of samurai film history in Japan is incredibly deep.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
May’s role is being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the film, which is described as a corporate thriller with a samurai twist.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The entire film takes place in a marsh where two women — a mother and a daughter-in-law — make their living by murdering samurai who wander into their swampy territory and selling the warriors' armor for cash.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 July 2024
The well of samurai film history in Japan is incredibly deep.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
May’s role is being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the film, which is described as a corporate thriller with a samurai twist.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The entire film takes place in a marsh where two women — a mother and a daughter-in-law — make their living by murdering samurai who wander into their swampy territory and selling the warriors' armor for cash.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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samurai
noun
sam·u·rai
ˈsam-(y)ə-ˌrī
plural samurai
: a warrior serving a Japanese feudal lord and practicing a code of conduct which valued honor over life
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