Bushido, A Complete Defenition

This are definitions based on the breakdown of the various meanings of the words of the Bushido. 

Bushido, A Complete Definition   

 1. Gi - Righteousness, Justice or Morality (Rectitude) 

 a. In accordance with virtue or morality. 

 b. The quality of being just; fairness. 

 c. The quality of being in accord with standards of right or good conduct. 

 d. Moral uprightness; righteousness.  

Gi is to do the right thing. 

2. Yuuki (Yu) - Heroic Courage 

a. Having, displaying, or characteristic of the qualities appropriate to a hero; courageous. 

 b. The power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc. 

 Yuuki means brave, courageous energy.  

3. Jin - Benevolence, Compassion 

a. Inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity. 

 b. Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it. 

 Jin is the benevolence that unites each human being to the other.  

4. Rei - Polite Courtesy, Respect 

a. Showing regard for others, in manners, speech, behavior, etc.; courteous. 

 b. Politeness; good manners. 

 c. An attitude of deference, admiration, or esteem; regard. 

 Rei is politeness, respect shown in social behavior. 

5. Makoto - Complete Sincerity, Honesty 

 a. Absolute; total. 

 b. The quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical. 

 c. The quality or condition of being honest; integrity. 

 Makoto means truth in word and action, to follow truly the Law of the Universe. 

6. Meiyo - Honor 

 a. Principled uprightness of character; personal integrity; a code of integrity, dignity, and pride. 

Meiyo is to enjoy a good reputation, honor.      

7. Chuugi (Chu) - Devoted Loyalty 

 a. Feeling or displaying strong affection or attachment; ardent. 

 b. The state or quality of being loyal, a feeling or attitude of devoted attachment and affection, a feeling of allegiance.  

Chuugi is to act faithfully, to be loyal.