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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Bushido, the samurai code of honor, underpins Rengoku’s character.
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Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Noble says that, at the heart of the Shogun’s design is the spirit of the samurai, crafted with intricate art spray painting techniques that replicate the fine textures and layered depth of Domaru-style armor.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The memorable night highlighted Japanese culture, from a cleansing ritual before entering the temple to a large tuna that players cut open for the meal to a performance by samurai warriors to end the night.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The six-product collection incorporates ancient purple rice bran extract, celebrated for its antioxidant properties and collagen-boosting abilities, alongside indigo extract, a botanical once favored by samurai for its healing benefits.
—Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Noble says that, at the heart of the Shogun’s design is the spirit of the samurai, crafted with intricate art spray painting techniques that replicate the fine textures and layered depth of Domaru-style armor.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The memorable night highlighted Japanese culture, from a cleansing ritual before entering the temple to a large tuna that players cut open for the meal to a performance by samurai warriors to end the night.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The six-product collection incorporates ancient purple rice bran extract, celebrated for its antioxidant properties and collagen-boosting abilities, alongside indigo extract, a botanical once favored by samurai for its healing benefits.
—Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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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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