posted Dec 25, 2009 11:43 AM by Jason deBono
In Japanese tradition, Bushido (武士道), is a term which translates "way of the warrior". Many samurai devoted their lives to bushido, a strict code that demanded loyalty and honor to the death.
There are seven virtues associated with Bushido:
義 - Gi - Righteousness/Justice
勇 - Yu - Courage
仁 - Jin - Mercy
礼 - Rei - Respect
誠 - Makoto - Honesty
名誉 - Meiyo - Honor
尽忠 - Chugi - Loyalty/Duty
Others that are sometimes added to these:
孝 - kō - Filial piety
智 - chi - Wisdom
悌 - tei - Care for the aged |
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