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seppuku in Russian

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

seppuku in Russian

сэппу́ку
noun
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.
хараки́ри
noun
Pronounced: kharakiri
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 Russian?

"seppuku" in Russian is сэппу́ку, хараки́ри. 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 сэппу́ку?

"seppuku" in Russian is сэппу́ку, pronounced "seppuku".

How do you use "seppuku" in a sentence?

Example: "The defeated general chose seppuku rather than surrender." In Russian, "seppuku" is сэппу́ку, хараки́ри.

Are there other ways to say "seppuku" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "seppuku": сэппу́ку, хараки́ри.

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