Kanji

What does the kanji 武 mean?

武 means military, martial; warrior. On'yomi ブ、ム. Kun'yomi たけ、たけ.し.

Quick facts
On'yomiブ、ム
Kun'yomiたけ、たけ.し
Strokes8
Main radical止
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ブ、ムKun'yomi たけ、たけ.し
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes

military, martial; warrior

Memory hook

The step (止) stopping the spear (弋) — using force to end a fight — MILITARY, WARRIOR.

Stroke order · 8 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 武力ぶりょくmilitary force, armed force
  • 武装ぶそうarmament, being armed

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.