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The Japanese code of honor named after the 'Bushi'or Samurai. It was a way of life for the them, more than just a code. it had several rules to live by:
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The Japanese code of honor named after the 'Bushi'or Samurai.  
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• 義 – Gi – Morality
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• 勇 – Yū – Courage in battle
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• 仁 – Jin – Benevolence towards all
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• 礼 – Rei – Respect to ones elders
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• 誠 – Makoto or 信 - Shin– Honesty in all matters
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• 名誉 – Meiyo – Honor or Glory
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• 忠義 – Chū – Loyalty to ones Shogun
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The lifestyle of the bushi thrived until the late 1800's.
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It was a way of life for the them, more than just a code. Bushido had several points that it greatly stressed:
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*Loyalty
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*Self sacrifice
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*Justice
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*Sense of shame
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*Refined manners
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*Purity
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*Modesty
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*Frugality
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*Martial spirit
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*Honor
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*Affection
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This lifestyle thrived until the late 1800's.