noun
flower of chivalry (Bushido)
A poetic phrase referring to the ideal or finest expression of the samurai code of honor. Often used in literary or historical contexts.
武士道の華は、忠義と名誉にあるとされる。
The flower of Bushido is said to lie in loyalty and honor.
武士道 refers to the code of the samurai itself, while 武士道の華 is a metaphorical expression for its ideal or finest aspect.
A compound of 武士道 (Bushido, the way of the warrior) and 華 (flower), used metaphorically to mean the finest or most beautiful expression of the samurai code. The exact origin is uncertain, but it appears in literary and historical writings.