Across
- 2. Japanese martial art of fencing with bamboo swords
- 11. Customs and beliefs passed down through generations
- 12. Chinese philosophy emphasizing social harmony and hierarchy, influential in Japan
- 13. Japanese warrior class known for their strict code of conduct
- 15. System of ranks or levels of authority in society
- 17. Sense of self or belonging, often shaped by cultural values
- 18. What is handed down from the past, such as values or reputation
- 19. Act of opposing change or authority, sometimes seen during Japan's modernization
- 20. Training hall for martial arts practice
Down
- 1. Self-control and training, central to martial arts and samurai life
- 3. Duty or responsibility, especially to one's lord or family
- 4. Process of adopting new technologies and ideas, especially during the Meiji period
- 5. Ritual suicide performed to preserve honor after disgrace
- 6. era: Period of rapid modernization in Japan beginning in 1868
- 7. Prescribed forms or patterns practiced in martial arts
- 8. High moral standing, central to the samurai code
- 9. Loss of honor or respect, often leading to severe consequences for samurai
- 10. The "way of the warrior" code guiding samurai ethics
- 14. Admiration or deference, highly valued in Japanese culture
- 16. Organized resistance against authority or tradition
