Word details

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word .

Dictionary

Entry

NounFreq #6675
1

the art of war; martial arts; military arts

2

military force; the sword

Examples
文はに勝る。
The pen is mightier than the sword.
3

Archaic

valor; bravery

4

military officer; military man

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

warrior, military, chivalry, arms

8 strokesFrequency 387JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

たけたけ.し

Nanori

たけしたけん

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