The traditional code of the Japanese samurai, stressing honor, self-discipline, bravery, and simple living.
Jap.,=way of the warrior, code of honor and conduct of the Japanese nobility. Of ancient origin, it grew out of the old feudal bond that required unwavering loyalty on the part of the vassal. It borrowed heavily from Zen Buddhism and Confucianism. In its fullest expression the code emphasized loyalty to one's superior, personal honor, and the virtues of austerity, self-sacrifice, and indifference to pain. For the warrior, commerce and the profit motive were to be scorned. The code was first formulated in the Kamakura period (1185–1333) and put into writing in the 16th cent.; the term itself, however, did not come into use until the 17th cent. It became the standard of conduct for the daimyo and samurai under the Tokugawa shoguns and was taught in state schools as a prerequisite for government service. After the Meiji restoration (1868), it was the basis for the cult of emperor worship taught until 1945.
Jap.,=way of the warrior, code of honor and conduct of the Japanese nobility. Of ancient origin, it grew out of the old feudal bond that required unwavering loyalty on the part of the vassal. It borrowed heavily from Zen Buddhism and Confucianism. In its fullest expression the code emphasized loyalty to one's superior, personal honor, and the virtues of austerity, self-sacrifice, and indifference to pain. For the warrior, commerce and the profit motive were to be scorned. The code was first formulated in the Kamakura period (1185–1333) and put into writing in the 16th cent.; the term itself, however, did not come into use until the 17th cent. It became the standard of conduct for the daimyo and samurai under the Tokugawa shoguns and was taught in state schools as a prerequisite for government service. After the Meiji restoration (1868), it was the basis for the cult of emperor worship taught until 1945.
by neomaverickninja May 17, 2005
a code of conduct followed by Samurais in feudal Japan. Commonly parodied for its humorous sounding name. Often paired with words such as shogun, "Osaka country's kitchen," Meiji, Tokugawa, and daimyo.
Wow, in that social studies class, my teacher was all like BUSHIDO and DAIMYO and OSAKA COUNTRY'S KITCHEN!!!
by Millapiece June 09, 2005
by resume June 26, 2005
buushido - adj./noun - having or pertaining to the qualities of bullshit, deceit and foolishness associated with George W. Bush. Ironically, when capitalized Bushido is a noun referring to the code of honor followed by a Japanese samurai.
I thought that she was some hot shit, but she was just bushido.
I don’t care about all your bushido; you need to pay me now.
This bushido has got to stop!
I don’t care about all your bushido; you need to pay me now.
This bushido has got to stop!
by AlGore04 September 17, 2006
Bushido was the "way of the warrior," a code of ethics for samurai, a blend of Shinto national pride, Buddhist ideas on self-control, and Confucian moral teaching.
by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 21, 2011
Bushido is the code of conduct followed by those of the Samurai caste in Feudal Japan.
Bushido has seven main virtues; Honor, Rectitude,Courage, Benevolence, Respect, and Loyalty.
Aside from these main points many Samurai clans also added; Wisdom and Filial Piety.
Bushido was unwritten and unspoken but none the less transcended through generations of Samurai.
The romanticized idea of the Samurai often comes from the Edo era in which Japan was finally unified under the Tokugawa Shogunate. That is not to say Samurai of ages past did not adhere to Bushido but with no war Samurai served no purpose and thus some became poets who embellished the way of the warrior.
A Samurai's inability to adhere to Bushido often resulted in his commitment of seppuku.
Bushido has seven main virtues; Honor, Rectitude,Courage, Benevolence, Respect, and Loyalty.
Aside from these main points many Samurai clans also added; Wisdom and Filial Piety.
Bushido was unwritten and unspoken but none the less transcended through generations of Samurai.
The romanticized idea of the Samurai often comes from the Edo era in which Japan was finally unified under the Tokugawa Shogunate. That is not to say Samurai of ages past did not adhere to Bushido but with no war Samurai served no purpose and thus some became poets who embellished the way of the warrior.
A Samurai's inability to adhere to Bushido often resulted in his commitment of seppuku.
Elder Samurai: today we will be learning Bushido through training
Young Samurai: what is Bushido?
Elder Samurai: it is the way of the warrior.
Young Samurai: what is Bushido?
Elder Samurai: it is the way of the warrior.
by itachisxeyes April 27, 2010