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samurai
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period)
  2. 2. samurai
  3. 3. person with a strong backbone
This word refers to the warrior class of feudal Japan, known for their code of honor, skill in combat, and service to lords. These warriors played a major role in Japanese history and culture and remain a popular subject in films, novels, and anime. The image of this warrior is iconic both in Japan and around the world.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My senior said "let your back do the talking, like a samurai," then walked off without another word.

Sentence 2

Isn't that just tough-it-out mentality dressed up in samurai clothing?

Sentence 3

Playing the samurai doesn't change the fact that it's nothing but overtime!

Sentence 4

Why do I have to be the only one gutting it out like some samurai?

Sentence 5

At the local festival, kids were running around in samurai costumes.