Is in seppuko decapitation?

Seppuku, also known as hara-kiri, is a form of ritual suicide in Japanese culture that involves self-disembowelment, typically performed by a samurai to restore honor after a dishonorable act or failure. The process traditionally involves the individual using a dagger or short sword (such as a tanto) to make a cut in their abdomen, which is considered the primary act of seppuku. Decapitation may occur as part of the ritual, usually performed by a second (kaishakunin) who is present to execute the decapitation immediately after the individual has made the cut, ensuring a quick and dignified death. This practice was meant to minimize suffering and to ensure that the act maintained a sense of honor. Thus, while decapitation can be a part of the seppuku ritual, it is not the primary act itself.