Bushido

or bu·shi·do

[ boo-shee-daw ]

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noun

(in feudal Japan) the code of the samurai, stressing unquestioning loyalty and obedience and valuing honor above life.

Bushido

/ ˌbuːʃɪˈdəʊ /

noun

sometimes not capital the feudal code of the Japanese samurai, stressing self-discipline, courage and loyalty

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Bushido¹

1895–1900; < Japanese bushidō, equivalent to bushi warrior (< Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese wǔ military + shì gentleman) + dō way (< Middle Chinese; judo )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Bushido¹

C19: from Japanese bushi warrior (from Chinese wushih ) + dō way (from Chinese tao )

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