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[もののふ(武士)]
mononofu
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ぶ(武)·し(士)]
bushi
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[ぶ(武)·ふ(夫)]
bufu
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English Meaning(s) for 武士

noun
  1. warrior; samurai
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Definition and Synonyms for 武士

Samurai feudal Japanese military aristocracy
Synonyms: 侍, 士, 士人, 武士, 武家, 武者
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

» 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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