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武
“martial / military” in Japanese is 武, read bu, mu (ぶ, む). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 武士 (samurai warrior).
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むかしの武士はつよい。
むかしのぶしはつよい。The samurai of old were strong.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 武 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | martial / military |
| Readings | ぶ, む |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 武士 (samurai warrior) |
How to read 武
武 is read bu (ぶ) or mu (む) depending on the word.
Words with 武
- 武士
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Updated: 2026-08-28