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hari-kari (hara-kiri, harry carry)

suicide; to commit suicide; a less common spelling of hara-kiri; to slice oneself open with a ritual sword (a gross simplification of the actual Japanese expression)

Etymology:

  • hara-kiri, the ritual suicide by disembowelment practiced by the Japanese samurai
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My friend is really depressed. I hope he isn't considering committing hari-kari.

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