Samurai

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侍 (Samurai) is a Japanese noun meaning “warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period), samurai, person with a strong backbone, person that does incredible things”.

Meanings

  1. nounwarrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai
  2. nounperson with a strong backbone; person that does incredible things; person of considerable talent

Examples

  • A samurai's blood runs in Taro's veins.

  • "The Nightingale Samurai" is a samurai tale full of humanity and humour.

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