seppuku in Finnish
seppuku in Finnish is harakiri — seppuku means a ritual form of suicide by disembowelment historically practiced by Japanese samurai, often to preserve honor or avoid disgrace.
seppuku in Finnish
harakiri
A form of ritual suicide by disembowelment using a blade, practiced by Japanese samurai, especially to rid oneself of shame, as a means of protest, or, formerly, as a method of capital punishment.
What does "seppuku" mean?
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noun A ritual form of suicide by disembowelment historically practiced by Japanese samurai, often to preserve honor or avoid disgrace.
"The defeated general chose seppuku rather than surrender."
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seppuku in a sentence
- The defeated general chose seppuku rather than surrender.
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What is "seppuku" in Finnish?
"seppuku" in Finnish is harakiri. seppuku means: A ritual form of suicide by disembowelment historically practiced by Japanese samurai, often to preserve honor or avoid disgrace.
How do you use "seppuku" in a sentence?
Example: "The defeated general chose seppuku rather than surrender." In Finnish, "seppuku" is harakiri.
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