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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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
The samurai series blended action with the supernatural for an intriguing mix that was groundbreaking for its time.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Way of the Sword, a revival of the classic samurai series.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
In a 2014 interview with Esquire, Kobe said that the symbol is inspired by a samurai sword.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 19 Aug. 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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