noun
- the code of honor and conduct followed by samurai in feudal Japan, emphasizing loyalty, discipline, and martial skill
Usage: often capitalized; historical and cultural term
Examples
- Bushido emphasized unwavering loyalty to one's lord above all else.
- The samurai followed the strict principles of bushido throughout their lives.
- Bushido valued honor and courage in battle more than survival.
- Many aspects of bushido influenced Japanese culture for centuries.
- The warrior's commitment to bushido meant he would rather die than face dishonor.
- Modern martial arts still reflect some of the discipline found in traditional bushido.