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    samurai

    US /ˈsæməˌraɪ/

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    UK /ˈsæmuraɪ/

    C2
    n.NounJapanese warrior from centuries ago
    The samurai was in the employ of the emperor

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    Knight

    40:16Knight
    • medals of the United Kingdom, papal orders of chivalry, counterparts in other cultures, cataphrict, kshatriya, samurai, yuya (notes).

      medals of the United Kingdom, papal orders of chivalry, counterparts in other cultures, cataphrict, kshatriya, samurai, yuya (notes).

    • Kshatriya Samurai

      Kshatriya Samurai

    B2

    Tom Cruise's First Appearance on The Ellen Show (Full Interview)

    17:33Tom Cruise's First Appearance on The Ellen Show (Full Interview)
    • His new movie, The Last Samurai, is in theaters now.

      His new movie, The Last Samurai, is in theaters now.

    • His new movie, The Last Samurai, is in theaters now.

      His new movie, The Last Samurai, is in theaters now.

    A2

    Spending the Night INSIDE Japan's OLDEST MAZE

    16:34Spending the Night INSIDE Japan's OLDEST MAZE
    • And these doors right here are for your hidden samurai.

      And these doors right here are for your hidden samurai.

    • but samurai would hide out in there so that if there was any trouble, they would jump out of those doors and protect it's so neat.

      but samurai would hide out in there so that if there was any trouble, they would jump out of those doors and protect it's so neat.

    B1

    How To Remember EVERYTHING Like The Japanese Students (Study Less fr)

    06:00How To Remember EVERYTHING Like The Japanese Students (Study Less fr)
    • Active Recall: The Samurai Approach to Memory.

      Active Recall: The Samurai Approach to Memory.

    • The samurai approach to memory.

      The samurai approach to memory.

    B1

    Behind the Counter at a 6th-Generation Japanese Fish Cake Shop

    17:34Behind the Counter at a 6th-Generation Japanese Fish Cake Shop
    • Oh, the factory manager's back and he's crafting their Chikuwa fish cakes In Japan, Chikuwa is typically made from a paste called surimi A blend of white fish, salt, sugar, starch, mirin, kelp powder and egg whites It's an everyday Japanese food that was once considered a luxury It used to be called Kamaboko, like this one But back in the day, samurai said common folks shouldn't eat it Because it looked like their weapon So to get around that, ordinary people started calling it Chikuwa Which means bamboo ring So that they could keep enjoying it without getting in trouble Excuse me, how long have you worked here?

      Oh, the factory manager's back and he's crafting their Chikuwa fish cakes In Japan, Chikuwa is typically made from a paste called surimi A blend of white fish, salt, sugar, starch, mirin, kelp powder and egg whites It's an everyday Japanese food that was once considered a luxury It used to be called Kamaboko, like this one But back in the day, samurai said common folks shouldn't eat it Because it looked like their weapon So to get around that, ordinary people started calling it Chikuwa Which means bamboo ring So that they could keep enjoying it without getting in trouble Excuse me, how long have you worked here?

    • but back in the day, samurai said common folks shouldn't eat it because it looked like their weapon.

      but back in the day, samurai said common folks shouldn't eat it because it looked like their weapon.

    B1

    Nagoya's Highlights | Overnight Trip Itinerary | japan-guide.com

    08:45Nagoya's Highlights | Overnight Trip Itinerary | japan-guide.com
    • Built on the site of the Tokugawa clan's family retreat, the museum houses a collection of over 10,000 items, from samurai weapons and armour to cultural artefacts like painted scrolls, tea ceremony utensils, and

      Built on the site of the Tokugawa clan's family retreat, the museum houses a collection of over 10,000 items, from samurai weapons and armour to cultural artefacts like painted scrolls, tea ceremony utensils, and

    • Built on the site of the Tokugawa clan's family retreat, the museum houses a collection of over 10,000 items, from samurai weapons and armour to cultural artefacts like painted scrolls, tea ceremony utensils and traditional clothing.

      Built on the site of the Tokugawa clan's family retreat, the museum houses a collection of over 10,000 items, from samurai weapons and armour to cultural artefacts like painted scrolls, tea ceremony utensils and traditional clothing.

    B1

    Top 10 Facts - Dark Souls

    14:26Top 10 Facts - Dark Souls
    • His appearance takes inspiration from the traditional armor worn by Japanese samurai and he's wielding an excessively large katana.

      His appearance takes inspiration from the traditional armor worn by Japanese samurai and he's wielding an excessively large katana.

    • What's interesting about this is that if you manage to defeat him without taking any damage, a unique death animation will be initiated which is very much in line with his samurai-inspired appearance.

      What's interesting about this is that if you manage to defeat him without taking any damage, a unique death animation will be initiated which is very much in line with his samurai-inspired appearance.

    B2

    Overnight Getaway To Rural Ena

    11:47Overnight Getaway To Rural Ena
    • You can still also see signs of feudal Japan's rigid class distinctions, with samurai residences located to the north side of the river and merchant houses to the south.

      You can still also see signs of feudal Japan's rigid class distinctions, with samurai residences located to the north side of the river and merchant houses to the south.

    • You can still also see signs of feudal Japan's rigid class distinctions, with samurai residences located to the north side of the river and merchant houses to the south.

      You can still also see signs of feudal Japan's rigid class distinctions, with samurai residences located to the north side of the river and merchant houses to the south.

    B1

    Learning from Japanese Locals: Tea and Slow Living

    28:48Learning from Japanese Locals: Tea and Slow Living
    • You can enter the different rooms that were for samurai or common travelers and see what items they used.

      You can enter the different rooms that were for samurai or common travelers and see what items they used.

    • You can enter the different rooms that were for samurai or common travelers and see what items they used.

      You can enter the different rooms that were for samurai or common travelers and see what items they used.

    A2

    Top 15 Upcoming PS4 Games of 2017 | PlayStation 4 Games Coming Soon

    12:06Top 15 Upcoming PS4 Games of 2017 | PlayStation 4 Games Coming Soon
    • Take control of these three warriors: the samurai, the viking, or the knight, in a battle to determine who's the biggest armor-plated boss of them all.

      Take control of these three warriors: the samurai, the viking, or the knight, in a battle to determine who's the biggest armor-plated boss of them all.

    • Take control of three warriors: The Samurai, Viking or the Knight in a battle to determine

      Take control of three warriors: The Samurai, Viking or the Knight in a battle to determine

    B2