word
Japanese
seppuku
seh-POO-koo
sɛˈpuːkuːListen
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Syllable breakdown
seppuku
Dictionary meaning
A form of ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword, formerly practised by samurai to die with honour.
History and origin
Japanese — 'seppuku' (cut the belly).
Common mispronunciations
sep-POO-kooSAY-poo-koo
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