武 Kanji – warrior
The Japanese kanji 武 can mean warrior, military, chivalry, arms.
Meaning and Readings
How is 武 read?
武 has the onyomi readings ブ, ム and the kunyomi readings たけ, たけし.
In romaji, these readings can be written as bu, mu, take, takeshi.
Common Japanese Words Using 武
These common Japanese words contain 武. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 核武装（かくぶそう） — nuclear arms
- 武器（ぶき） — weapon, arms, ordnance
- 武者（むしゃ） — warrior
- 武将（ぶしょう） — military commander
- 武装（ぶそう） — arms, armament, taking up arms, arming oneself
- 武道（ぶどう） — martial arts, military arts, Bushido
- 武勇（ぶゆう） — bravery, military prowess, valour, valor
- 武力（ぶりょく） — armed might, military power, the sword, force
- 武士（ぶし） — samurai, warrior