Entity: KAMIKAZE
KAMIKAZE refers to a Japanese term meaning 'divine wind' and was historically used to describe suicide attacks by Japanese pilots during World War II. Today, it is commonly used to describe reckless or daring behavior.
KAMIKAZE
Etymology
The term 'KAMIKAZE' originates from the Japanese phrase meaning 'divine wind'. It was historically used to describe suicide attacks carried out by Japanese pilots during World War II.
Definition
KAMIKAZE refers to a tactic where pilots would crash their aircraft loaded with explosives into enemy targets, typically warships, as a suicidal mission.
Historical Context
During World War II, Japanese pilots who were part of a special corps named kamikaze willingly sacrificed their lives to help save their country by destroying American ships.
Cultural Significance
KAMIKAZE has become a symbol of extreme sacrifice and loyalty in Japanese culture. Today, the term is often used to describe reckless or daring behavior.
Related Concepts
In modern usage, KAMIKAZE is associated with acts of extreme bravery or recklessness, often in the face of overwhelming odds.
See Also
A term originally referring to Japanese pilots in World War II who carried out suicide attacks by crashing their aircraft into enemy targets, now commonly used to describe reckless or daring behavior.