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What is the Kanji for 'Military'? | 武

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Military', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Military' is 武.

    kanji

    武

    Meaning

    Military

    Reading

    kunyomiむ

    mu

    たけ

    take

    onyomiぶ

    bu

    Parts

    止Stop 弋Ceremony 一One

    Example Word

    武士: samurai. The Japanese noun '武士 (ぶし)' refers to a 'samurai', a member of the warrior class in feudal Japan. Samurai were known for their strict adherence to the code of bushido, which emphasized honor, discipline, and loyalty. They were skilled in martial arts and often served as retainers to daimyo (feudal lords). Example sentences: The samurai was very brave「武士はとても勇敢だった」(ぶしはとてもゆうかんだった). The samurai carried a sword「武士は刀を持っていた」(ぶしはかたなをもっていた). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who embodies the qualities of a samurai, such as bravery and honor.

    Radical

    止

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    327

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 武

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    止

    Meaning

    Stop

    radical

    弋

    Meaning

    Ceremony

    kanji

    一

    Meaning

    One

武 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    賦

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

Words Using 武

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    武器

    Meaning

    Weapon

    word

    武家

    Meaning

    Samurai

    word

    武装

    Meaning

    Arms

    word

    武力

    Meaning

    Military, Force

    word

    武士

    Meaning

    Samurai

Kanji Related to 武 Through the Part 止

These 9 kanji contain the part 止 as well.

    kanji

    歩

    Meaning

    Walk

    kanji

    歯

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    歴

    Meaning

    Curriculum, Continuation

    kanji

    渋

    Meaning

    Astringent, Not going smoothly

    kanji

    企

    Meaning

    Plan, Project

    kanji

    正

    Meaning

    Correct

    kanji

    祉

    Meaning

    Blessedness, Welfare

    kanji

    肯

    Meaning

    Assent, Agreement

    kanji

    歳

    Meaning

    Year, Years old

Kanji Related to 武 Through the Part 弋

These 2 kanji contain the part 弋 as well.

    kanji

    式

    Meaning

    Style, Ceremony

    kanji

    代

    Meaning

    Substitute, Era

Kanji Related to 武 Through the Part 一

These 53 kanji contain the part 一 as well.

    kanji

    豆

    Meaning

    Beans

    kanji

    三

    Meaning

    Three

    kanji

    拝

    Meaning

    Worship

    kanji

    七

    Meaning

    Seven

    kanji

    女

    Meaning

    Woman

    kanji

    丘

    Meaning

    Hill

    kanji

    二

    Meaning

    Two

    kanji

    口

    Meaning

    Mouth

    kanji

    獣

    Meaning

    Beast, Animal

    kanji

    大

    Meaning

    Big

    kanji

    百

    Meaning

    Hundred

    kanji

    行

    Meaning

    Go

    kanji

    合

    Meaning

    Fit, Match

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    来

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    旦

    Meaning

    Dawn

    kanji

    虫

    Meaning

    Insect

    kanji

    今

    Meaning

    Now

    kanji

    寸

    Meaning

    Measurement

    kanji

    黄

    Meaning

    Yellow

    kanji

    皿

    Meaning

    Plate

    kanji

    至

    Meaning

    Arrive, Climax

    kanji

    貴

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    上

    Meaning

    Up

    kanji

    土

    Meaning

    Soil

    kanji

    互

    Meaning

    Mutual

    kanji

    十

    Meaning

    Ten

    kanji

    両

    Meaning

    Both

    kanji

    事

    Meaning

    Thing

    kanji

    万

    Meaning

    Ten thousand

    kanji

    王

    Meaning

    King

    kanji

    天

    Meaning

    Heaven

    kanji

    本

    Meaning

    Book, Origin

    kanji

    耳

    Meaning

    Ear

    kanji

    才

    Meaning

    Talent, Age (counter)

    kanji

    遣

    Meaning

    Use, Dispatch

    kanji

    丙

    Meaning

    Third, Third class

    kanji

    子

    Meaning

    Child

    kanji

    戸

    Meaning

    Door

    kanji

    丁

    Meaning

    Street

    kanji

    工

    Meaning

    Construction

    kanji

    光

    Meaning

    Light

    kanji

    同

    Meaning

    Same

    kanji

    下

    Meaning

    Down

    kanji

    寒

    Meaning

    Cold

    kanji

    西

    Meaning

    West

    kanji

    日

    Meaning

    Day, Sun

    kanji

    弐

    Meaning

    Two

    kanji

    正

    Meaning

    Correct

    kanji

    霊

    Meaning

    Spirits

    kanji

    鳥

    Meaning

    Bird

    kanji

    再

    Meaning

    Again, Twice

    kanji

    画

    Meaning

    Picture

Learn the Kanji 武

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 武 mean?

武 means 'Military'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.