HARA-KIRI


Meaning of HARA-KIRI in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhærəˈkɪrɪ ]

n. ritual suicide by disembowelment with a sword, formerly practised by Samurai to avoid dishonour. [colloq. Jap. f. hara belly + kiri cutting]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.