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[()·()]
bushi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[()·()]
bufu
[もののふ(武士)]
mononofu

English Meaning(s) for 武士

noun
  1. warrior; samurai

Definition and Synonyms for 武士

Samurai feudal Japanese military aristocracy
Synonyms: , , 士人, 武士, 武家, 武者
Samurai a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
Synonyms: , 武士, 武家, 武者

Meanings for each kanji in 武士

» warrior; military; chivalry; arms
» gentleman; samurai; samurai radical (no. 33)

Categories 武士 is a member of

Nobility a privileged class holding hereditary titles
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Warrior someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
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Sample Sentences for 武士

I like the one-sided view foreigners have of Japan. It makes me happy when ninjas, hentai anime, samurai and stuff like that come up.
A samurai in the Edo Era carried two swords.
A samurai, even when he has not eaten, uses a toothpick like a lord.
Kendo is an ancient Japanese martial art that dates back to the time of the samurai warriors.

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