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)

Example sentences 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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Bushido

or bu·shi·do

noun

Origin of Bushido

Example sentences from the Web for bushido

British Dictionary definitions for bushido

noun

Word Origin for Bushido