How to say 'Weapon' in Japanese | 武器

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The Japanese word for Weapon is 'Buki', written as 武器 in Japanese.'Weapon' in hiragana is ぶき.

word

武器

Meaning

Weapon

Reading

ぶき

buki

Kanji

武Military 器Vessel

Explanation

The Japanese noun '武器 (ぶき)' means 'weapon'. This term refers to any tool or instrument used to inflict harm or damage, typically in combat or self-defense. It can be used literally, such as swords or guns, or metaphorically, such as skills or strategies. For example: he carries a weapon「彼は武器を持っている」(かれはぶきをもっている). Knowledge is a powerful weapon「知識は強力な武器だ」(ちしきはきょうりょくなぶきだ). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as in business or sports, to describe something that gives an advantage.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3213

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 武器

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

武

Meaning

Military

kanji

器

Meaning

Vessel

Words Related to 武器 Through the Kanji 武

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 武 as well.

word

武士

Meaning

Samurai

word

武装

Meaning

Arms

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武力

Meaning

Military, Force

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武家

Meaning

Samurai

Words Related to 武器 Through the Kanji 器

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 器 as well.

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器

Meaning

Container

word

食器

Meaning

Tableware

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器用

Meaning

Skillful

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受話器

Meaning

Receiver

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消火器

Meaning

Fire extinguisher

word

器具

Meaning

Tool, Appliance

word

兵器

Meaning

Weapon

word

機器

Meaning

Equipment

word

容器

Meaning

Container

word

不器用

Meaning

Clumsy

word

楽器

Meaning

Instrument

word

洗面器

Meaning

Washbasin

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'Buki' means 'Weapon' .

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