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Bushido

American

[boo-shee-daw] / ˈbu ʃiˌdɔ /

Or bushido

noun

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

Bushido British

/ ˌbuːʃɪˈdəʊ /

noun

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

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Etymology

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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