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How do you spell Samurai?

Correct spelling

samurai

From Japanese saburai, to serve. Three syllables: SAM-u-rye.

Why is samurai spelled this way?

From Japanese saburai, one who serves — from the verb saburau, to serve a master. Three syllables, not two.

Common misspellings of samurai

samuraysamarisamuarisamurei

Example

The samurai code valued honour above all else.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "samurai". From Japanese saburai, to serve. Three syllables: SAM-u-rye.
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