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| − | The Japanese code named after the 'Bushi'. | + | 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: |
| + | • 義 – Gi – Morality | ||
| + | • 勇 – Yū – Courage in battle | ||
| + | • 仁 – Jin – Benevolence towards all | ||
| + | • 礼 – Rei – Respect to ones elders | ||
| + | • 誠 – Makoto or 信 - Shin– Honesty in all matters | ||
| + | • 名誉 – Meiyo – Honor or Glory | ||
| + | • 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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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: • 義 – Gi – Morality • 勇 – Yū – Courage in battle • 仁 – Jin – Benevolence towards all • 礼 – Rei – Respect to ones elders • 誠 – Makoto or 信 - Shin– Honesty in all matters • 名誉 – Meiyo – Honor or Glory • 忠義 – Chū – Loyalty to ones Shogun
The lifestyle of the bushi thrived until the late 1800's.