武士
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Base noun form. Refers to a historical Japanese warrior or samurai, often associated with the feudal period. Used in contexts like 『武士道』 (bushidō, 'the way of the warrior').
Theme
At a history museum, User and their friend Kenji are discussing Japanese history, focusing on the role of samurai in feudal Japan.
武士
ぶし
warrior, samurai
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'warrior' with a 'bush' (sounds like 'bushi') of armor and a sword — a samurai ready for battle! 'Bushi' → 武士 (bushi, 'warrior, samurai').
Cultural Note
In Japanese history, 『武士』 (bushi, 'warrior, samurai') were the military nobility who followed the code of 『武士道』 (bushidō, 'the way of the warrior'), emphasizing honor, loyalty, and discipline. Samurai culture is a key part of Japan's feudal era and is often depicted in movies and anime.
Forms
Base: 武士Base noun form. Refers to a historical Japanese warrior or samurai, often associated with the feudal period. Used in contexts like 『武士道』 (bushidō, 'the way of the warrior').