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kaishaku

/ˌkiˈʃeɪkoʊ/ /kaɪˈʃɑːkuː/
noun
GeneralHistory
  1. 1 kaishaku (seppuku yardımcısı) countable

Definition (English)

The second person in seppuku, who beheads the samurai swiftly after the first ritual cut to end suffering.

Example Sentences

  1. A loyal kaishaku spared his friend a long death.
    Sadık bir kaishaku, dostunu uzun bir ölümden kurtardı.
  2. The role of kaishaku was considered an honour as well as a heavy burden.
    Kaishaku rolü, ağır bir yükün yanı sıra bir onur olarak da görülüyordu.

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