Bushido vs. Chivalry — What's the Difference?

Bushidō (武士道, "the way of the warrior") is a moral code concerning samurai attitudes, behavior and lifestyle. It is loosely analogous to the European concept of chivalry.

Chivalry, or the chivalric code, is an informal and varying code of conduct developed between 1170 and 1220. It was associated with the medieval Christian institution of knighthood; knights' and gentlemen's behaviours were governed by chivalrous social codes.

The traditional code of the Japanese samurai, stressing honor, self-discipline, bravery, and simple living.

The medieval system, principles, and customs of knighthood.

An ethical code of the samurai that was prevalent in feudal Japan that advocated unquestioning loyalty to the master at all costs and obedience in all deeds, valuing honor above life.

The qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women.

The unwritten code of moral principles regulating the actions of the Japanese knighthood, or Samurai; the chivalry of Japan.

A manifestation of any of these qualities.

Traditional code of the Japanese samurai which stressed courage and loyalty and self-discipline and simple living

(Archaic) A group of knights or gallant gentlemen.

Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

(obsolete) The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.

The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.

Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct between opponents in wartime.

Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

A tenure of lands by knightly service.

A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry.

The dignity or system of knighthood; the spirit, usages, or manners of knighthood; the practice of knight-errantry.

The qualifications or character of knights, as valor, dexterity in arms, courtesy, etc.

A tenure of lands by knight's service; that is, by the condition of a knight's performing service on horseback, or of performing some noble or military service to his lord.

Exploit.

Courtesy towards women

The medieval principles of knighthood