Meaning & use
bushido
The traditional code of honor, loyalty, and discipline followed by Japanese samurai warriors.
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Bushido taught the samurai to value honor and loyalty above personal safety.
Modern martial arts still draw on principles of bushido, such as discipline and respect.
A note on using this word
Bushido, meaning 'the way of the warrior,' shaped ideals of duty and self-discipline in Japanese culture.
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