A kamikaze is a term that has multiple meanings and contexts:
- World War II : Kamikaze refers to a member of the Japanese air attack corps during World War II, assigned to make a suicidal crash on a target, usually a warship
. These attacks were carried out by military aviators who flew suicide missions to destroy enemy ships more effectively than with conventional air attacks
. The term "kamikaze" means "divine wind" or "spirit wind" in Japanese
- Cocktail : The Kamikaze is a cocktail made of vodka, lime juice, and orange liqueur
. It was invented on an American naval base in Japan after World War II and is essentially a vodka Margarita
. The drink is known for its wildly reckless or destructive behavior, often being served as a shooter
- General usage : In a more general sense, the term "kamikaze" can refer to a person or thing that behaves in a wildly reckless or destructive manner
. This usage can be applied to various situations, such as a bike messenger who regularly cuts across busy city streets with a kamikaze boldness
