武士道 (wǔ shì dào) — bushido; the way of the warrior (Japanese samurai code)
Definition
A Japanese loanword meaning the samurai code of conduct, often mentioned in Chinese writing about Japanese culture, history, or films. Use it when you want to name that specific Japanese tradition, not as a general term for warrior ethics.
noun
bushidothe way of the warrior (Japanese samurai code)
Examples
- 武士道。wǔ shì dào Shì rì běn wǔ shì de xíng wéi zhǔn zé.Bushido is the code of conduct for Japanese samurai.
- 武士道。Hěn duō rén tōng guò diàn yǐng liǎo jiě wǔ shì dào jīng shén.Many people learn about the bushido spirit through movies.
- 武士道,。Suī rán wǔ shì dào yuán yú gǔ dài, dàn zài jīn tiān de rì běn réng rán yǒu yǐng xiǎng.Although bushido originated in ancient times, it still has influence in Japan today.
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