犬いぬ侍ざむらい

noun

cowardly or depraved samurai

A derogatory term for a samurai who lacks honor, courage, or moral integrity. Often used in historical or literary contexts to criticize a warrior who behaves shamefully.

• 彼かれは敵てきを前まえにして逃にげ出だした犬いぬ侍ざむらいだと噂うわさされた。