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空手は武器を用いない護身術である。

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空手 武器 用いない 護身術 ある

English Translation

Karate is an art of unarmed defense.

Furigana

空手(からて)武器(ぶき)(もち)いない護身術(ごしんじゅつ)である。

Romanji

Karate wa buki o mochiinai goshinjutsu de aru.

Words

空手 (からて)
karate; empty handed
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
武器 (ぶき)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
用いる (もちいる)
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
護身術 (ごしんじゅつ)
art of self-defense; art of self-defence
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative
(ある)
a certain ...; some ...

Kanji

Readings: クウ、 そら、 あ.く、 あ.き、 あ.ける、 から、 す.く、 す.かす、 むな.しい
Meanings: empty, sky, void, vacant, vacuum
Readings: シュ、 ズ、 て、 て-、 -て、 た-
Meaning: hand
Readings: ブ、 ム、 たけ.し
Meanings: warrior, military, chivalry, arms
Readings: キ、 うつわ
Meanings: utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set
Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ
Readings: ゴ、 まも.る
Meanings: safeguard, protect
Readings: シン、 み
Meanings: somebody, person, one's station in life
Readings: ジュツ、 すべ
Meanings: art, technique, skill, means, trick, resources, magic