seppuku
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/sɪˈpʌkə/
/ˈsɛpuːˌkuː/
GeneralHistory
- 1 seppuku (ritüel intihar) countable
Definition (English)
A formal ritual suicide by samurai using a short sword, done to restore honour after failure, defeat, or shame.
Example Sentences
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Seppuku was carried out in a quiet courtyard before witnesses.Seppuku, sessiz bir avluda tanıklar önünde gerçekleştirildi.
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Seppuku is a deeply specific Japanese practice that does not translate as ordinary suicide.Seppuku, sıradan bir intihar olarak çevrilemeyecek kadar Japonya'ya özgü bir uygulamadır.
Synonyms
ritual suicidehara-kiri
Collocations
commit seppukuseppuku ritualperform seppuku