There are three
kanji used to write bushido.
- Bu - Martial arts
- Shi - Gentleman/Nobleman
- Do - The way or path
Bushido is then the path that is followed by a gentleman or nobleman practitioner of martial arts. Often simply described as "The way of the warrior" or "The way of the samurai".
There are seven virtues of bushido:
- Gi: rectitude
- Rei: courtesy, respect
- Yu: valor
- Chugi: Devotion, loyalty
- Makato: honesty
- Meiyo: honor and glory
- Jin: benevolence