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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Tokyo previously revealed that samurai thriller 11 Rebels, directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, would make its world premiere as the festival’s opening title this year, while French director Christophe Honoré’s Marcello Mio, starring jury member Mastroianni, will close the event.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Sep. 2024
Including the latter character led to some backlash from Japanese players over the historical accuracy, as Yasuke's position as a samurai has been a source of debate.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 20 Sep. 2024
Production designer Helen Jarvis built feudal Japan on backlots and soundstages in Vancouver, including the harbor, fishing village, royal castle, and samurai houses.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2024
Billy Crudup took best supporting actor in a drama for The Morning Show over cult Japanese actor Tadanobu Asano, whose performance as the wily samurai Kashigi Yabushige was a Shogun fan favorite.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Sep. 2024
Including the latter character led to some backlash from Japanese players over the historical accuracy, as Yasuke's position as a samurai has been a source of debate.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 20 Sep. 2024
Production designer Helen Jarvis built feudal Japan on backlots and soundstages in Vancouver, including the harbor, fishing village, royal castle, and samurai houses.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2024
Billy Crudup took best supporting actor in a drama for The Morning Show over cult Japanese actor Tadanobu Asano, whose performance as the wily samurai Kashigi Yabushige was a Shogun fan favorite.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 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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