JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
武 — warrior
- Reading
- ブ・ム・たけ・たけ.し
- Meaning
- warrior; military; chivalry; arms
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
武 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ブ・ム・たけ・たけ.し and it means warrior; military; chivalry; arms. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
武 appears in everyday japanese words such as 武力 (armed might), 武装 (arms) and 武士 (warrior).
Japanese words containing 武
Frequently asked questions
What does 武 mean in Japanese?
武 means warrior; military; chivalry; arms in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 武 read?
武 is read ブ・ム・たけ・たけ.し. Reading it inside real words — 武力 and 武装 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 武 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 武 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 武 in a word?
A common word containing 武 is 武力 (ぶりょく) — "armed might". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 武 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 武 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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