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No. 4,780 in Japanese

武

"武" means "military," "martial," or "warrior."

In a sentence

  • 武は日本の伝統的な概念です。

    Bu is a traditional concept in Japan.

    The character 武 is used to denote 'martial' or 'military,' representing discipline and strength.

  • 彼は武道を練習しています。

    He is practicing martial arts.

    Here, 武 is part of the term '武道,' meaning 'martial arts,' signifying the skill of combat and discipline.

  • 武士が平和を維持しました。

    The samurai maintained peace.

    In this context, 武士 refers to the 'samurai,' where 武 signifies the martial aspect of these historical figures.

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