1.   Samurai bonds are bonds denominated in yen and sold on the Japanese market by a non-Japanese borrower.

2.   Samurai bonds are bonds sold by foreign companies or countries denominated in yen for sale in Japan.

3.   Samurai bonds are yen-denominated bonds sold in Japan by foreign governments and corporations.

4.   Samurai bonds are sold by foreign companies or countries but denominated in yen for sale in Japan.

5.   Samurai bonds are yen-denominated bonds foreign governments and corporations sell in Japan.

6.   Samurai bonds are yen-denominated bonds issued in Japan by non-Japanese institutions.

7.   Samurai bonds are yen-denominated bonds sold in Japan by a foreign issuer.

8.   Samurai bonds are yen-denominated bonds sold in Japan by a foreign entity.

9.   Samurai bonds are yen-denominated bonds that foreign governments and corporations sell in Japan.

10.   Samurai bonds are yen-denominated notes issued in Japan by countries or corporations.