JLPT N1
侍
It refers mainly to the historical warrior of Japan. But it’s also used today as a metaphor for someone with great skill and a strong moral code.
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士 less common variant
1 Noun
Samurai / Japanese Warrior
A member of the historical warrior class in feudal Japan.
Example
映画 で 侍 の 戦い を 見ました 。
I watched a samurai fight in a movie.
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2 Noun
A Person of Great Skill or Integrity
A modern, metaphorical term for someone who shows great dedication, skill, or integrity, like the idealized image of a samurai.
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