noun
- a Japanese pilot in World War II who deliberately crashed his plane into an enemy target
- a reckless or suicidal attack or mission
Usage: historical
adjective
- extremely reckless or self-destructive
Examples
- The kamikaze pilots were trained to sacrifice their lives for their country.
- Historical records document thousands of kamikaze attacks during the Pacific War.
- The politician’s kamikaze strategy backfired and ended his career.
- She made a kamikaze decision to quit her job without having another one lined up.
- The company’s kamikaze pricing strategy drove them out of business.
- His kamikaze driving style terrified his passengers.