This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

武士

武夫

Readings

Kana: ぶし、ぶふ、もののふ
Romaji: bushi, bufu, mononofu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

warrior; samurai

Kanji

Readings: ブ、 ム、 たけ.し
Meanings: warrior, military, chivalry, arms
Readings: シ、 さむらい
Meanings: gentleman, samurai, samurai radical (no. 33)
Readings: フ、 フウ、 ブ、 おっと、 それ
Meanings: husband, man

Example Sentences

武士(ぶし)()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.
Full Entry➤
江戸(えど)時代(じだい)武士(ぶし)(かたな)を2(ほん)()していた。
➥A samurai in the Edo Era carried two swords.
Full Entry➤
Find More