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noun 
  1. ceremonial, Ceremonial suicide by ripping open the abdomen with a dagger or knife: formerly practiced in Japan by members of the warrior class when disgraced or sentenced to death.
  2. suicide, Suicide or any suicidal action.
  3. A self destructive act.
Translations: 
  • German: Harakiri
    (trans-mid)
    (trans-bottom)
Etymology: From èåã (ãããã, harakiri, hara belly + kiri cut)

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