Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 尚武(しょうぶ) in Japanese

尚武
Kana Reading
しょうぶ
Romaji
shōbu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    militarism; warlike spirit


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

esteem, furthermore, still, yet

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: なお

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JLPT 2

8 strokes

warrior, military, chivalry, arms

On'Yomi: ブ, ム

Kun'Yomi: たけ.し

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