The Name Mur in Japanese/Chinese on a Custom-Made Wall Scroll.

武士道 is the title for “The Code of the Samurai.”

Sometimes called “The Seven Virtues of the Samurai,” “The Bushido Code,” or “The Samurai Code of Chivalry.”

This would be read in Chinese characters, Japanese Kanji, and old Korean Hanja as “The Way of the Warrior,” “The Warrior's Way,” or “The Warrior's Code.”

It's a set of virtues that the Samurai of Japan and ancient warriors of China and Korea had to live and die by. However, while known throughout Asia, this title is mostly used in Japan and thought of as being of Japanese origin.

The seven commonly-accepted tenets or virtues of Bushido are Rectitude 義, Courage 勇, Benevolence 仁, Respect 礼(禮), Honour 名誉, Honesty 誠, and Loyalty 忠実. These tenets were part of oral history for generations, thus, you will see variations in the list of Bushido tenets depending on who you talk to.

See our page with just Code of the Samurai / Bushido here

See Also:  Samurai | Warrior

This Japanese proverb simply reads, “[In] Flowers it's Cherry Blossoms, [In] Men it's Warriors.”

花は櫻木人は武士 is meant to say that of all the flowers in the world, the cherry blossom is the best. And of all men in the world, the Samurai or Warrior is the best

This proverb has been around for a long time. It's believed to have been composed sometime before the Edo Period in Japan (which started in 1603).

Some will drop one syllable and pronounce this, “hana wa sakura hito wa bushi.” That's “sakura” instead of “sakuragi,” which is like saying “cherry blossom” instead of “cherry tree.”

The third character was traditionally written as 櫻. But in modern Japan, that became 桜. You may still see 櫻 used from time to time on older pieces of calligraphy. We can do either one, so just make a special request if you want 櫻.

Note: Because this selection contains some special Japanese Hiragana characters, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

殺 is how to write “to kill” or “killing.”

殺 is an absolutely shocking word to have on a wall scroll. It will bewilder, scare, and perhaps offend any Chinese, Korean, or Japanese person who sees it. I do not in any way recommend this for a piece of calligraphy artwork. This entry is only here because our calligraphy search engine received so many requests for “kill.”

Note: In Korean Hanja, this character is not often used alone - see the other two-character entry for “kill.”

The 12th century phrase, 一所懸命 (Issho Kenmei) is often referred to as “Life Of A Samurai.”

Breaking it down:
一 = one
所 = place
懸 = devote
命 = life

一所懸命 literally means “to stake your life on one place.” Today, Japanese people use it to mean giving your full effort to something.

Other translations of 一所懸命 include: Very hard, with utmost effort, as hard as one can, with all one's might, for dear life, eagerly, and/or desperately.

In the context of the Samurai, it is devoting oneself to the defense of one's territory.

Originally 一生懸命 meaning “to stake your life on one birth.”

松村少林流 is the Japanese martial arts title “Matsumura Shorin-ryu.”

穆爾 is the name Mur in Chinese (Mandarin).

マー is the name Mur in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

默拉 is the name Mura in Chinese (Mandarin).

ムーラ is the Japanese Katakana that can represent the name Mura.

This is also how to write Moora (Australia), Mula (Spain), and sometimes Mugla (Turkey).

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

默奇森 is the name Murchison in Chinese (Mandarin).

マーチソン is the name Murchison in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

默多克 is the name Murdoch in Chinese (Mandarin).

マードック is the name Murdoch in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

默多克 is the name Murdock in Chinese (Mandarin).

マードック is the name Murdock in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆雷 is the name Murey in Chinese (Mandarin).

ミュリー is the name Murey in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆爾加 is the name Murga in Chinese (Mandarin).

ムルガ is the name Murga in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆爾吉亞 is the name Murguia in Chinese (Mandarin).

ムルギア is the name Murguia in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆里 is the name Muri in Chinese (Mandarin).

ムリ is the name Muri in Japanese.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆麗爾 is the name Muriel in Chinese (Mandarin).

ミュリエル is the name Muriel in Japanese.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

This is a common Mandarin Chinese transliteration for the female French name Murielle.

ムリエル is the name Murielle in Japanese (Katakana).

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆里洛 is the name Murillo in Chinese (Mandarin).

ムリロ is the name Murillo in Japanese (Katakana).

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆里羅 is the name Murilo in Chinese (Mandarin).

ムリロ is the name Murilo in Japanese (Katakana).

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆爾利 is the name Murley in Chinese (Mandarin).

マーリー is the name Murley in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆爾穆洛 is the name Murmullo in Chinese (Mandarin).

マームロ is the name Murmullo in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆羅 is the name Muro in Chinese (Mandarin).

ムロ is the name Muro in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

墨菲 is the name Murphey in Chinese (Mandarin).

マーフィー is the name Murphey in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

默弗里 is the name Murphree in Chinese (Mandarin).

マーフリー is the name Murphree in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

墨菲 is the name Murphy in Chinese (Mandarin).

マーフィ is the name Murphy in Japanese.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆雷 is the name Murray in Chinese (Mandarin).

マーレイ is the name Murray in Japanese.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

默雷爾 is the name Murrell in Chinese (Mandarin).

マレル is the name Murrell in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

默里 is the name Murry in Chinese (Mandarin).

ムリー is the name Murry in Japanese (Katakana).

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆爾塔扎 is the name Murtaza in Chinese (Mandarin).

ムルタザ is the name Murtaza in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

默薩 is the name Murtha in Chinese (Mandarin).

マーサ is the name Murtha in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

默頓 is the name Murton in Chinese (Mandarin).

マートン is the name Murton in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

穆爾圖扎 is the name Murtuza in Chinese (Mandarin).

ムルトゥザ is the name Murtuza in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

The 浪人 or Ronin have no master - The most famous are the 47 ronin created after their Lord committed suicide. This term was not a positive title for the Samurai of ancient Japan. However, in recent years, movies and video games have glorified the term Ronin.

In Chinese, this term has the original meaning of a hobo, vagabond, or ruffian.
In Korean Hanja, these characters would be read as adventurer, wanderer, someone without a steady job, or someone who is wasting away time.

In modern Japan, this term is used as a nickname for a high school student who has failed a college entry exam (and is trying again).

In Chinese and Korean, the Japanese definition of “Masterless Samurai” is known because of the historical context. Even in Japanese, the literal translation is closer to the Chinese and Korean definitions shown above.

This will make a fine wall scroll if you are a fan of the Ronin or see yourself as a Ronin of sorts. However, please think twice before getting a Ronin tattoo!

In Japanese, 侍 represents the warriors that attempted to hold peace when there was no Emperor in Japan.

Be cautious though, as it is an old way to express “servant” or “waiter” in Chinese and Korean. Of course, if you are a samurai, you are a servant to your Shogun-ate, Lord, or the people (which is the root meaning).

See Also:  Warrior

This is Samurai Kata in Japanese Kanji.

武士心 means “Warrior Heart.”

武士心 is more a Japanese title than Chinese, but it is understood in both languages.

佐穆拉 is the name Zomura in Chinese (Mandarin). There is also a Japanese name Zomura (佐村) so be careful when selecting the right one.

ゾムラ is the name Zomura in Japanese Katakana.

Note: Because this title is entirely Japanese Katakana, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.