Military in Japanese
"military" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "military". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
warrior, military, chivalry, arms
Reading: bu
8 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of stop and halberd. Power to stop battle.
What it carries
Martial arts, military, bravery. Represents bushido spirit and combat skills.
Related kanji for "military"
military officer(also: jailer, old man, rank)
i · powerful
Composed of body, show, and measure. One who governs military.
military strength(also: forces, energy)
sei · powerful, spiritual
Composed of plant and power. Momentum of power.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for military?
The most common kanji for "military" is 武, read as bu. It means warrior, military, chivalry. Related kanji: 尉 (military officer), 勢 (military strength).
How many strokes does 武 have?
武 has 8 strokes.