harikari
/ˌhɛriˈkɛri/
noun
- A Japanese ritual suicide by cutting the abdomen, also known as seppuku; sometimes used figuratively to mean a self-destructive act.
- In old Japan, harikari was considered a noble way to die for a warrior.
- The company's decision to cut its entire research team was financial harikari.
- The samurai chose harikari over capture to preserve his honor.
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