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Kanji for Warrior
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “warrior”: 士、武. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
warrior
A gentleman or warrior, as in 武士 (bushi).
3 strokes On reading シ (shi) Kun reading さむらい (samurai) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: gentleman, scholar, samurai, samurai radical (no. 33)
Readings used for names on Nazuke: shi
In Japan it appears in about 497 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
martial
The martial way; courage and discipline, as in 武士 (warrior).
8 strokes On reading ブ、ム (bu, mu) Kun reading たけ、たけし (take, takeshi) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: warrior, military, chivalry, arms
Readings used for names on Nazuke: take, bu, mu
In Japan it appears in about 497 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
Names written with 武: Eve 生武 · Barb 羽武 · Dave 智生武 · Sabra 冴武楽 · Barbra 羽武楽 · Gabriel 雅武理得 · Gabrielle 雅武理得 · Rob 路武 · Sam 冴武 · Tam 楽武 · Love 良武 · Moon 武 and 3 more
More about 武 →Thinking of a tattoo? A single kanji like these is meaningful on its own, but ask a native speaker to check the exact form and stroke order before you commit.
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