seppuku in Japanese
seppuku in Japanese is 切腹, 腹切り — seppuku means a ritual form of suicide by disembowelment historically practiced by Japanese samurai, often to preserve honor or avoid disgrace.
seppuku in Japanese
切腹
Pronounced: seppuku
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.
腹切り
Pronounced: 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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Frequently asked questions
What is "seppuku" in Japanese?
"seppuku" in Japanese is 切腹, 腹切り. seppuku means: A ritual form of suicide by disembowelment historically practiced by Japanese samurai, often to preserve honor or avoid disgrace.
How do you pronounce 切腹?
"seppuku" in Japanese is 切腹, pronounced "seppuku".
How do you use "seppuku" in a sentence?
Example: "The defeated general chose seppuku rather than surrender." In Japanese, "seppuku" is 切腹, 腹切り.
Are there other ways to say "seppuku" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "seppuku": 切腹, 腹切り.
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