junshi

See also: jūnshì and jūnshī

English

Etymology

From Japanese 殉死.

Noun

junshi (uncountable)

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

Anagrams

• Junish, Shinju, shinju

Japanese

Romanization

junshi

1. Rōmaji transcription of じゅんし