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seppuku in Norwegian

seppuku in Norwegian is seppuku — seppuku means a ritual form of suicide by disembowelment historically practiced by Japanese samurai, often to preserve honor or avoid disgrace.

seppuku in Norwegian

seppuku
noun
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?

  1. 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 Norwegian?

"seppuku" in Norwegian is seppuku. 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 Norwegian, "seppuku" is seppuku.

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