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武
Military, Warrior
たけ.し
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The word 武士 (bushi), meaning 'samurai,' comes from this kanji. It also appears in 武道 (martial arts), which includes disciplines like judo, kendo, and karate.
Memory Trick
Imagine a samurai standing proudly with a sword, ready to protect his village. That warrior helps you remember 武 means 'military' or 'warrior.'
Readings
Onyomi: ブ (bu), ム (mu)
Kunyomi: たけ.し
Example Words
武士
ぶし (bushi)
Samurai
武道
ぶどう (budou)
Martial arts
武器
ぶき (buki)
Weapon
武力
ぶりょく (buryoku)
Military force
Example Sentence
弟 は 武道 を 習っています。
おとうと は ぶどう を ならっています。
otouto wa budou o naratteimasu
My younger brother is learning martial arts.