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samurái

samurai

noun sah-moo-RAH-ee Rare

Origin: Borrowed from Japanese samurai.

Usage Note

Samurái is the Spanish adaptation of the Japanese word, with a written accent on the final syllable to mark the stress. The plural is samuráis. It is used both for the historical Japanese warrior caste and figuratively to describe someone with fierce discipline or loyalty.

Examples

"El samurái vivía según un código de honor estricto."

Natural Translation

The samurai lived by a strict code of honor.

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