samurai
noun
sam·u·rai
ˈsa-mə-ˌrī 
ˈsam-yə-
plural samurai
1
: a military retainer of a Japanese daimyo practicing the code of conduct of Bushido
2
: the warrior aristocracy of Japan
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Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais, Samuel L. Jackson, Michelle Yeoh, and even Mel Brooks himself contribute voice work to the tale of a dog who becomes a samurai to help rescue a cat village from its awful owner.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 June 2024
The hamlets had sprung up to provide lodging and meals for weary samurai warriors, merchants, feudal lords and other travelers.
—Norma Meyer, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024
The death of a samurai in the woods leads to multiple contradictory accounts from those involved.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
At one memorable event, arranged by Mr. Ayre, guests ate sushi off the bodies of naked women, while performers in samurai costumes hovered nearby, two of the people said.
—David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 21 May 2024
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 June 2024
The hamlets had sprung up to provide lodging and meals for weary samurai warriors, merchants, feudal lords and other travelers.
—Norma Meyer, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024
The death of a samurai in the woods leads to multiple contradictory accounts from those involved.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
At one memorable event, arranged by Mr. Ayre, guests ate sushi off the bodies of naked women, while performers in samurai costumes hovered nearby, two of the people said.
—David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 21 May 2024
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samurai
noun
sam·u·rai
ˈsam-(y)ə-ˌrī
plural samurai
: a warrior serving a Japanese feudal lord and practicing a code of conduct which valued honor over life
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