bushido

Definition

The ancient Japanese samurai code emphasizing honor, loyalty, and discipline over profit—basically the antithesis of modern business culture. It's what happens when warriors decide personal glory and ritual suicide are preferable to spreadsheets.

Example Usage

He approached the project with bushido, refusing shortcuts and personally overseeing every detail until perfection was achieved.

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