Giri
1. To cut. It is also spelled as kiri.
2. Duty or obligation. A Samurai would have a duty to serve and protect his employer, the Daimyo, with his utmost ability and his life. Honor comes from performing one's duty well. Therefore, it is a term implying a debt of gratitude, obligation, or a sense of honor.
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