Word details

武

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

Dictionary

Entry

武ぶNounFreq #6675
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

武

warrior, military, chivalry, arms

8 strokesFrequency 387JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ブム

Kun

たけたけ.し

Nanori

うおたけしたけんん

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