Samurai & Bushido – Kanji Designs

In olden days Japan, samurai warriors lived according to the noble bushido virtues, literally meaning 'the way of the warrior'. These rules placed importance on honour, repect and loyalty to their master or lord, plus the attributes of rectitude, courage, benevolence and honesty. In total there are seven main virtues that typify the bushido code and you can explore the kanji tattoo designs for them below.

• Courtesy (Rei)
• Honesty (Makoto)
• Honor (Meiyo)
• Life Giving Sword (Katsujinken)
• Life Taking Sword (Satsujinken)
• Loyalty (Chuugi)
• Masterless Samurai (Ronin)
• Samurai Spirit (Samurai Damashii)
• Samurai Warrior (Samurai)
• Shogun, General (Shougun)
• Warrior, Samurai (Bushi)
• Way of the Warrior (Bushido)

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