Quick answer
武 is the kanji for "Arms / Warrior / Military". A common reading is たけ (take). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Arms / Warrior / Military
Also : Arms · Warrior · Military · Chivalry
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 武 represents 'WARRIOR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of warrior.
On-reading: ぶ — remember this sound by associating it with warrior. Kun-reading: たけ.
Example Sentences
武士の時代の文化を学んでいます。
ぶしのじだいのぶんかをまなんでいます。
I am studying the culture of the samurai era.
武道を通して礼儀を学びました。
ぶどうをとおしてれいぎをまなびました。
I learned manners through martial arts.
Vocabulary using 武
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