Tag: samurai

All the articles with the tag "samurai".

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  Bushidō (武士道): The Samurai Code, and the Myth Around It

  By K. Yama ·

  15 Jun, 2026

  Bushidō means 'the way of the warrior' — but the single ancient samurai code most people picture was largely assembled late and sold to the West in 1900.

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  Samurai Kanji (侍): What It Really Means & How to Write

  By K. Yama ·

  Updated: 13 Jun, 2026

  The samurai kanji (侍) does not mean warrior — it means 'one who serves.' What the character actually says, and the right kanji if warrior is what you want.

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