How Do You Spell SEPPUKU?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛpuːkˌuː] (IPA)

Seppuku, also known as harakiri, is a form of Japanese ritual suicide by disembowelment. The spelling of Seppuku in the English language uses the Latin alphabet and follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription system. It is pronounced as /sɛpəkuː/. The first syllable "sep" is pronounced as "sehp" with the "e" sound like in "bed". The second syllable "puku" is pronounced as "poo-koo" with the "oo" sound as in "food".

SEPPUKU Meaning and Definition

  1. Seppuku, also known as harakiri, is a traditional Japanese form of ritual suicide by self-disembowelment. The term seppuku is derived from two kanji characters: "setsu" meaning "belly" and "fuku" meaning "cut" or "slit". This act originated in feudal Japan as a method of honorable death reserved for samurai warriors.

    Seppuku is performed when an individual, typically a samurai, has committed a grave offense or failed in their duty, resulting in a deep sense of shame and dishonor. It is seen as a way to restore honor to oneself and their family by taking responsibility for their actions.

    During seppuku, the individual uses a short blade, typically a tanto, to make a deep horizontal cut across their abdomen, followed by a vertical cut. This act requires immense courage, discipline, and composure in order to maintain dignity until the end. A second, known as a kaishakunin, is usually present to swiftly decapitate the individual to minimize suffering and ensure a swift death.

    Seppuku carries significant cultural and historical significance in Japan. While it is now outlawed and extremely rare, it remains a symbol of loyalty, self-sacrifice, and adhering to strict moral codes. It is often depicted in literature, films, and artistic representations as a poignant depiction of honor and the consequences of failure in Japanese society.

Common Misspellings for SEPPUKU

  • aeppuku
  • zeppuku
  • xeppuku
  • deppuku
  • eeppuku
  • weppuku
  • swppuku
  • ssppuku
  • sdppuku
  • srppuku
  • s4ppuku
  • s3ppuku
  • seopuku
  • selpuku
  • se-puku
  • se0puku
  • sepouku
  • sepluku
  • sep-uku
  • sep0uku

Etymology of SEPPUKU

The word "seppuku" is of Japanese origin and its etymology can be traced back to the combination of two different characters: "setsu" (切) meaning "to cut", and "fuku" (腹) meaning "abdomen" or "belly".

In ancient Japan, "seppuku" was a form of ritual suicide performed by samurai warriors as an honorable way to die rather than facing capture or dishonor. It involved the act of plunging a short blade, called a "tanto", into the abdomen and then making a horizontal cut from left to right. The ritual was considered as an act of atonement, maintaining one's honor, or accepting responsibility for a failure or offense.

Plural form of SEPPUKU is SEPPUKUS

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