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武

Reading

Kana: ぶ
Romaji: bu
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Definitions

noun
1

the art of war; martial arts; military arts

Note: archaism
2

military force; the sword

3

valor; bravery

4

military officer; military man

Kanji

武
Readings: ブ、 ム、 たけ.し
Meanings: warrior, military, chivalry, arms

Example Sentences

文(ぶん)は武(ぶ)に勝(まさ)る。
➥The pen is mightier than the sword.
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彼(かれ)らは銃(じゅう)で武装(ぶそう)した。
➥They armed themselves with guns.
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武士(ぶし)は食(く)わねど高楊枝(たかようじ)。
➥A samurai, even when he has not eaten, uses a toothpick like a lord.
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兵士(へいし)は武装(ぶそう)する。
➥Soldiers bear arms.
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彼(かれ)は私(わたし)に武器(ぶき)を向(む)けた。
➥He raised a weapon against me.
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涙(なみだ)は子供(こども)の武器(ぶき)である。
➥Tears are a child's weapon.
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