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Honesty(誠 Makoto) : Honesty and integrity were the samurai souls as they kept their words like an unbreakable promise. They specifically avoided written contracts, relying on trust. 

Example: A great example is admitting their mistake even publicly to show their honesty and how they stick to it. 

Honour (名誉 Meiyo): Honour meant upholding one’s reputation through ethical conduct, even if it required committing seppuku (ritual suicide)

Example: A samurai committing seppuku to make amends for a failure. 

Loyalty (忠義 Chūgi):  Loyalty referred to the samurai as showing loyalty to their masters and their daimyos. This was a crucial and significant part in feudal Japan’s social hierarchy. 

Example:  Saigō Takamori a samurai fought to protect the honour and traditions of the samurai feudal class displaying true and heartfelt loyalty.  

Self- control (自制 Jisei): The last virtue is self-control it means staying calm and maintaining composure even in the face of adversities. Samurai trained to suppress fear and anger, ensuring clear judgment.

Example:  Remaining calm during a tea ceremony, even in wartime.