noun
samurai spirit; samurai disposition
Refers to the characteristic temperament, values, or mindset associated with samurai, such as honor, loyalty, and stoicism. Often used in historical or literary contexts.
彼の行動には侍気質が感じられる。
You can sense the samurai spirit in his actions.
Compound of 侍 (samurai) and 気質 (disposition, temperament). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged to describe the perceived character of the samurai class.