Samurai (en. Samurai)

/samuˈɾai/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Member of the warrior class in feudal Japan.
The samurais were known for their honor and combat skills.
Los samuráis eran conocidos por su honor y destreza en combate.
Japanese warrior who served a feudal lord.
The samurai defended his daimyo with valor.
El samurái defendió a su daimyo con valentía.

Etymology

From Japanese 侍 (samurahi), meaning 'one who serves'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Code of the Samurai
A set of ethical principles that the samurai followed.
Código del samurái
Way of the Samurai
A philosophy of life inspired by the values of the samurai.
Camino del samurái

Related Words

bushi
Term that refers to a warrior in general.
bushi
katana
Traditional sword used by the samurai.
katana
daimyo
Feudal lord in Japan who employed samurais.
daimyo

Slang Meanings

Person who acts with courage and honor.
He is a true samurai in the way he faces life.
Él es un verdadero samurái en su forma de enfrentar la vida.
Someone who fights for what they believe in, regardless of the cost.
She has always been a samurai for justice.
Ella siempre ha sido una samurái por la justicia.