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Definition and Synonyms for 武士
1. | 士人 | 封建時代の日本の武士階級 |
Samurai | feudal Japanese military aristocracy | |
Synonyms: | 侍, 士, 士人, 武士, 武家, 武者 | |
2. | 侍 | 日本人の兵士で、封建的な軍事貴族の一員であった |
Samurai | a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy | |
Synonyms: | 侍, 武士, 武家, 武者 |
Meanings for each kanji in 武士
» | 武 | warrior; military; chivalry; arms |
» | 士 | gentleman; samurai; samurai radical (no. 33) |
Categories 武士 is a member of
1. | 公卿 | 世襲の肩書きを持つ特権階級 |
Nobility | a privileged class holding hereditary titles | |
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2. | 丈夫 | 戦争に従事する、あるいは戦争を経験した人 |
Warrior | someone engaged in or experienced in warfare | |
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Sample Sentences for 武士
剣道は、武士の時代に遡る日本古来の武術です。
Kendo is an ancient Japanese martial art that dates back to the time of the samurai warriors.
外国人の片寄った日本観が好きだ。忍者、変態アニメ、武士道などが出てくると本当幸せになる。
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.
武士は食わねど高楊枝。
A samurai, even when he has not eaten, uses a toothpick like a lord.
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