Japanese

ぶし
Meaning: samurai; warrior
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

武
士

Example sentences

A samurai values his pride.
戦国時代の武士は槍を武器として使っていた。
Warring States period samurai used spears as weapons.
昔の武士は重い鎧を着ていた。
Ancient samurai wore heavy armor.
江戸時代には、武士と平民の間に厳しい身分制度があった。
In the Edo period, there was a strict caste system between samurai and commoners.
二人の武士は夜明けに決闘することを誓った。
The two samurai vowed to duel at dawn.
武士は戦に備えて、立派な兜を準備した。
The samurai prepared a splendid helmet in preparation for battle.
その武士は自分の主君に忠誠を誓った。
That samurai pledged his loyalty to his lord.
武士たちは激しい合戦を繰り広げた。
The samurai fought a fierce battle.
弓矢は武士の武器だ。
Bows and arrows are the weapons of a warrior.
武士は日夜武芸の腕を磨いた
Samurai polished their martial arts skills day and night.

Usage Notes

Refers to the Japanese warrior class. 'Bushi' is the broader term for warrior, often used synonymously with 'samurai'.

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