English Explanatory Dictionary

junshi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

junshi

Etymology

From Japanese 殉死.

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