As nouns the difference between loyalty and bushido
is that loyalty is the state of being loyal; fidelity while bushido is an ethical code of the samurai that was prevalent in feudal japan that advocated unquestioning loyalty to the master at all costs and obedience in all deeds, valuing honor above life.
loyalty
Alternative forms
* (archaic)
Noun
The state of being loyal; fidelity.
Faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation.
Synonyms
* trueness
Antonyms
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Derived terms
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See also
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bushido
English
Noun
(-)
An ethical code of the samurai that was prevalent in feudal Japan that advocated unquestioning loyalty to the master at all costs and obedience in all deeds, valuing honor above life.
Related terms
(seven virtues associated with Bushido)
* - Gi - rectitude (Right Decisions)
* - Yu - courage
* - Jin - benevolence
* - Rei - respect
* - Makoto - honesty
* - Meiyo - honour
* - Chugi - loyalty
See also
* chivalry
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