junshi

See also: jūnshì and jūnshī

English edit

Etymology edit

From Japanese 殉死.

Noun edit

junshi (uncountable)

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

Anagrams edit

Junish, Shinju, shinju

Japanese edit

Romanization edit

junshi

Rōmaji transcription of じゅんし

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