Tag: samurai

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  Bushidō (武士道) in Ink: The Samurai Virtues as Kanji

  By K. Yama ·

  Updated: 22 Oct, 2026

  The samurai virtues are written 義, 勇, 仁, 礼, 誠, 名誉 and 忠義. What each kanji means, where the list comes from, and the ideal of brush and sword.

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  Samurai Kanji (侍): What It Really Means & How to Write

  By K. Yama ·

  Updated: 13 Jun, 2026

  The samurai kanji (侍) does not mean warrior — it means 'one who serves.' What the character actually says, and the right kanji if warrior is what you want.

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