Warrior in Japanese

"warrior" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

武

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warrior, military, chivalry, arms

Reading: bu

8 strokes · powerful

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for warrior?

The most common kanji for "warrior" is 武, read as bu. It means warrior, military, chivalry. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 武 have?

武 has 8 strokes.