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Harakiri

Harakiri is a Japanese term that refers to a form of ritual suicide by disembowelment, typically performed by samurais to restore honor to themselves or their families.

Noun

Sense: Ritual suicide performed by disembowelment

Example sentence: The samurai, facing disgrace, chose to commit harakiri rather than live with dishonor.

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Verb (transitive)

Sense: To commit harakiri or cause someone to commit harakiri

Example sentence: The disgraced samurai was forced to harakiri himself as a punishment for his actions.

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Noun (informal)

Sense: A situation or action that brings about one's downfall or loss of reputation

Example sentence: The scandal surrounding the politician's corruption allegations became a harakiri for his political career.

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Noun (local)

Sense: A small local restaurant or eatery, often known for serving authentic regional cuisine

Example sentence: We dined at a delightful harakiri near the train station, enjoying the local delicacies.

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