bushido

/ˈbuːʃɪdoʊ/
noun
  1. A traditional Japanese code of honor and conduct for samurai, emphasizing loyalty, courage, and self-discipline.
    • Bushido taught samurai to value honor above all else.
    • Many modern martial arts still follow the spirit of bushido.
    • The principles of bushido include loyalty to one's lord and bravery in battle.
  2. A set of principles or values that guide a person's behavior with honor and integrity.
    • He lived by his own personal bushido, always keeping his promises.
    • Her bushido meant she never backed down from a challenge.
    • The coach taught his team a kind of bushido, stressing respect and hard work.
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