junshi

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See also: jūnshì, and jūnshī

English

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Etymology

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From Japanese 殉死.

Noun

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junshi (uncountable)

  1. (historical) In medieval Japan, the practice of vassals committing seppuku (ritual suicide) upon the death of their lord.

Anagrams

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Japanese

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Romanization

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junshi

  1. Rōmaji transcription of じゅんし
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