武
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 武
1
the art of war; martial arts; military arts
2
military force; the sword
Examples
文は武に勝る。
The pen is mightier than the sword.
3
Archaic
valor; bravery
4
military officer; military man
Kanji in this Word
武
8 strokes
Frequency: 387
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
warrior
military
chivalry
arms
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブ
ム
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たけ
たけ.し
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
う
お
たけし
たけん
ん
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