noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
following one's master into death; dying with one's lord
Historical practice, especially associated with samurai culture, where a retainer commits suicide upon the death of their lord. Often discussed in historical or literary contexts.
江戸時代には殉死が禁じられた。
Following one's master into death was prohibited in the Edo period.
彼は主君の死に殉
He committed suicide to follow his lord in death.