noun
samurai spirit; manly spirit
Literary or traditional term for the indomitable spirit associated with a samurai. Often used in historical or martial contexts.
彼の行動には士魂が感じられた。
His actions showed a samurai spirit.
武道の稽古を通じて士魂を養う。
Cultivate a samurai spirit through martial arts training.
Compound of 士 (shi, 'samurai, warrior') and 魂 (kon, 'soul, spirit'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a classical Sino-Japanese term.