[boo-shee-daw] 
| (in feudal Japan) the code of the samurai, stressing unquestioning loyalty and obedience and valuing honor above life. |
| Bu·shi·do also bu·shi·do (bŏŏsh'ĭ-dō', bōō'shĭ-) n. The traditional code of the Japanese samurai, stressing honor, self-discipline, bravery, and simple living. [Japanese bushidō : bushi, warrior (from Middle Chinese wushi, knight, warrior : wə, wu, military + shi, brave warrior) + dō, way; see aikido.] |