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harakiri

/ˌhær.əˈkɪr.i/

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noun

/ˌhær.əˈkɪr.i/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее традиционную японскую форму ритуального самоубийства путем вспарывания живота, исторически практиковавшуюся самураями для восстановления чести или во избежание плена.

A noun referring to a traditional Japanese form of ritual suicide by self-disembowelment, historically practiced by samurai to restore honor or avoid capture.

  1. Ritual suicideC1formal

    A traditional form of ceremonial suicide by self-disembowelment with a sword, historically practiced by Japanese samurai to restore honor or avoid capture.

    ruРитуальное самоубийство

    • The samurai chose harakiri rather than surrender in dishonor.
    • Harakiri was often performed in a formal ritual with a kaishakunin (second) to behead the person.
    • Many stories depict harakiri as an ultimate act of loyalty.

    Synonymshara-kiriseppuku

Forms
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  • harakiris plural form
  • harakiri's possessive plural form
  • harakiris' possessive plural form
  • harakiri's possessive singular form