Bushido

or bu·shi·do

[ boo-shee-daw ]

/ ˈbu ʃiˌdɔ /

noun

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

Origin of Bushido

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

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Examples from the Web for bushido

Deep-rooted and powerful as is still the effect of Bushido, I have said that it is an unconscious and mute influence.
Bushido, the Soul of Japan|Inazo Nitob
The present system of paying for every sort of service was not in vogue among the adherents of Bushido.
Bushido, the Soul of Japan|Inazo Nitob
Bushido ordained that a knight was never to show either joy or anger.
Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan|Pter Vay
She is running an obstacle race in which the silken garments of Bushido are likely to suffer considerable wear and tear.
The Pacific Triangle|Sydney Greenbie

I have read it through and noticed that the reviewer speaks of Bushido very sarcastically.
A Fantasy of Far Japan|Baron Kencho Suyematsu

British Dictionary definitions for bushido

Bushido

/ (ˌbuːʃɪˈdəʊ) /

noun

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

Word Origin for Bushido

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

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Word Origin and History for bushido

bushido

1898, from Japanese, said to mean literally "military-knight way."