noun
bushido
boo-SHEE-doh
Bushido (noun) means the traditional code of honour and conduct followed by the samurai of feudal Japan, stressing loyalty and duty above personal safety. Example: “The film explored how bushido shaped the samurai's sense of honour.”
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The traditional code of honour and conduct followed by the samurai of feudal Japan, stressing loyalty and duty above personal safety.
"The film explored how bushido shaped the samurai's sense of honour."
How to use bushido
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe samurai code of honour, loyalty, and duty in feudal Japan.
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Etymology
From Japanese 武士道 (bushidō), literally "way of the warrior," combining words for "warrior" and "way/path."
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What does “bushido” mean?
The word “bushido” means the traditional code of honour and conduct followed by the samurai of feudal Japan, stressing loyalty and duty above personal safety. In plain terms, the samurai code of honour, loyalty, and duty in feudal Japan.
How do you pronounce “bushido”?
“Bushido” is pronounced boo-SHEE-doh (/buˈʃi.doʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bushido” in a sentence?
Here is “bushido” used in a sentence: “The film explored how bushido shaped the samurai's sense of honour.”
What part of speech is “bushido”?
“Bushido” is a noun.
Where does the word “bushido” come from?
The word “bushido” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 武士道 (bushidō), literally "way of the warrior," combining words for "warrior" and "way/path.".
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