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Meaning of 武士(ぶし) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

武士, 武夫
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
ぶし, ぶふ, もののふ
Romaji
bushi, bufu, mononofu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    warrior; samurai

Example Sentences

武士, 武夫, ぶし, ぶふ, もののふ used in context

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Kanji found in this word

士 JLPT 1

gentleman, samurai, samurai radical (no. 33)

On: シ

Kun: さむらい

3 strokes

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武 JLPT 2

warrior, military, chivalry, arms

On: ブ, ム

Kun: たけ.し

8 strokes

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夫 JLPT 3

husband, man

On: フ, フウ, ブ

Kun: おっと, それ

4 strokes

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