noun
samurai spirit and merchant talent
A yojijukugo describing the ideal of combining the honor and integrity of a samurai with the practical business acumen of a merchant. Often used in contexts of ethical entrepreneurship or traditional business philosophy.
祖父は士魂商才を座右の銘にしていた。
My grandfather lived by the motto of 'samurai spirit and merchant talent.'
士魂商才の精神で経営にあたる。
He runs his business with the spirit of combining samurai integrity and merchant savvy.