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Japanese Samurai Kanji T-Shirt – 侍 Calligraphy, Heavyweight Cotton Unisex Tee, Made in Japan

Price:$59.00

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Samurai means more than a warrior.

The Japanese kanji 侍 means Samurai. For OKAFUMI, it represents honor, discipline, loyalty, courage, and the strength to master oneself.

This original kanji T-shirt is made for people who want to live by their principles and wear a word that reflects their values.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Original OKAFUMI Japanese kanji design
• 侍 (Samurai) calligraphy
• Premium 6.6 oz heavyweight T-shirt
• 100% cotton
• Structured unisex fit
• Designed in Hokkaido, Japan
• Professionally printed in Japan
• English meaning card included
• Free international shipping with tracking

THE MEANING OF 侍

A Samurai was more than a warrior.

For this design, 侍 represents:

• Living with honor
• Remaining disciplined
• Protecting what matters
• Showing courage in difficult moments
• Staying loyal to your principles
• Developing strength through self-mastery

Choose 侍 if you want to wear a word that represents living by your own code and placing honor before self.

FRONT DESIGN

The kanji 侍 is presented in expressive Japanese calligraphy and placed prominently on the front of the shirt.

Beneath the kanji, the English phrase reads:

“Samurai is a way.
Honor before self.”

A subtle Hanko-inspired OKAFUMI signature completes the design.

MEANING CARD INCLUDED

Every order includes an English card explaining the meaning, cultural background, and values associated with 侍.

SIZE AND FIT

Please check the size chart in the product images before ordering.

Japanese sizing may differ from sizing in your country. We recommend comparing the measurements with a T-shirt you already own.

If you are between sizes or prefer a relaxed fit, consider choosing one size larger.

PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING

Each T-shirt is made after the order is placed.

The design was created in Hokkaido and is professionally produced and printed by our trusted Japanese production partner.

Every item is inspected before being shipped from Japan with tracking.

Estimated delivery dates are shown by Etsy at checkout. Customs duties, import taxes, or other local charges may apply and are the buyer’s responsibility.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Wash inside out
• Use cold or lukewarm water
• Do not use bleach
• Do not iron directly over the print
• Air drying is recommended
• Avoid high-temperature tumble drying

RETURNS

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.

Please contact us through Etsy Messages before returning an item. Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs.

Returned items must be unworn, unwashed, unused, and in their original condition.

Exchanges are not accepted. If you need a different size, please return the original item and place a new order.

If your item arrives damaged, defective, incorrect, or significantly different from the listing, please contact us through Etsy Messages with clear photographs.

Live by your code.

Wear the Meaning.

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Listed on Oct 24, 2026