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No. 10,737 in German

ronin

The word "Ronin" is not German; it is Japanese, meaning a masterless samurai.

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  • Ein Ronin ist in der japanischen Geschichte ein herrenloser Samurai.

    A ronin is a masterless samurai in Japanese history.

    Here, the word 'Ronin' is used as a noun to describe a historical reference.

  • Heutzutage verwenden manche Filme den Begriff Ronin, um einen einsamen Helden darzustellen.

    Nowadays, some movies use the term 'ronin' to represent a solitary hero.

    In this sentence, 'Ronin' is used metaphorically in modern cultural contexts, particularly in media.

  • Der Wanderer lebte wie ein Ronin, ohne festen Wohnsitz oder Verpflichtungen.

    The wanderer lived like a ronin, without a permanent residence or obligations.

    Here, 'Ronin' is employed as a simile to illustrate a lifestyle of independence and lack of ties.

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