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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: | + | The Japanese code of honor named after the 'Bushi'or Samurai. |
| − | • 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.
| + | 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 |
| | + | *Self sacrifice |
| | + | *Justice |
| | + | *Sense of shame |
| | + | *Refined manners |
| | + | *Purity |
| | + | *Modesty |
| | + | *Frugality |
| | + | *Martial spirit |
| | + | *Honor |
| | + | *Affection |
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| | + | This lifestyle thrived until the late 1800's. |