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Samurai

/sˈæmʊˌraɪ/
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(noun) In feudal Japan, a soldier who served a daimyo.

A samurai in the Edo era carried two swords.
A samurai, even when he has not eaten, uses a toothpick like a lord.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ warrior followed a strict code of honor known as bushido throughout his life.

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