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HARA-KIRI

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There is 1 meaning of the word Hara-Kiri.

Hara-Kiri - as a noun

Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword; practiced by samurai in the traditional japanese society

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harakiriharikariseppuku

Example Sentences

"The term hara-kiri is derived from the Japanese words 'hara', meaning abdomen, and 'kiri', meaning to cut."
"Committing hara-kiri was seen as an honorable way for a samurai to restore honor to themselves or their clan."
"He performed hara-kiri to atone for his failure in battle."
"Public displays of hara-kiri were often carried out as a form of protest or to make a point."
"Samurais were expected to perform hara-kiri rather than surrendering in battle or facing capture."
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