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waiter · samurai · wait upon · serve
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Description
Samurai - the legendary warrior class of feudal Japan, embodying honor and discipline.
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
Person + temple
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and temple. One who serves a lord at temple.
Symbolism
Samurai, loyalty, honor. Represents Japanese bushido spirit and devotion.
Spiritual Meaning
Embodies bushido spirit with high spiritual standards of loyalty, honor, and self-sacrifice.
Anime & Manga
サムライチャンプルー
さむらいちゃんぷるー
Samurai Champloo(2004)
Innovative action blending Edo-period samurai with hip-hop culture
View on Amazon →るろうに剣心
るろうにけんしん
Rurouni Kenshin(2023)
Story of a wandering swordsman in Meiji era. 2023 remake aired
View on Amazon →鬼滅の刃
きめつのやいば
Demon Slayer(2019)
Swordsman battles demons in Taisho era. Inherits samurai spirit
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SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice(2019)
Play as a shinobi in Sengoku era. Epic samurai battles
View on Amazon →Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima(2020)
Open world game about a samurai defending Tsushima from Mongol invasion
View on Amazon →Rise of the Ronin
Rise of the Ronin(2024)
Latest open-world RPG featuring ronin in Bakumatsu era
View on Amazon →Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
武士に二言はない
ぶしににごんはない
A samurai never goes back on his word
Once a samurai makes a promise, he keeps it without fail
侍は食わねど高楊枝
さむらいはくわねどたかようじ
A samurai uses a toothpick even when he hasn't eaten
A samurai maintains dignity even in poverty
Related Figures
宮本武蔵
(みやもとむさし)Legendary swordsman who founded Niten Ichi-ryu
Swordsman said to be undefeated. Author of 'The Book of Five Rings'