武

ぶ

Meanings

1. Noun the art of war; martial arts; military arts
2. military force; the sword
3. valor; bravery
4. military officer; military man

Kanji

• 武 military. Read as ブ.

Example sentences

• 文は武に勝る。
  The pen is mightier than the sword.
• 武は来るには来たが、すぐ帰った。
  Takeshi did come, but didn't stay long.

Words containing 武

• 武器 (ぶき) weapon
• 武将 (ぶしょう) military commander
• 武装 (ぶそう) arms

And 193 more.

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