Bushi: meaning, definitions and examples
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bushi
[ หbuหสi ]
martial arts
A martial artist, especially one who practices traditional Japanese martial arts such as karate, judo, or aikido.
Synonyms
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| bushi |
Traditionally used to refer to a Japanese warrior, specifically from the samurai class, in historical texts or discussions focused on Japanese history and culture.
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| warrior |
A general term for a person skilled in combat or battle, often used in the context of ancient or traditional warfare, as well as in modern metaphors for strength and perseverance.
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| samurai |
Specifically refers to the elite warrior class in feudal Japan, often used to evoke a sense of historical and cultural depth.
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| fighter |
General term for anyone who engages in combat or physical fights, which can be used in a variety of contexts including sports, martial arts, and metaphorical struggles.
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Examples of usage
- He is a skilled bushi with years of training in karate.
- The bushi demonstrated his mastery of judo during the competition.
Translations
Translations of the word "bushi" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ะฑััั
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคถเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Bushi
๐ฎ๐ฉ bushi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััั
๐ต๐ฑ bushi
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฆๅฃซ
๐ซ๐ท bushi
๐ช๐ธ bushi
๐น๐ท bushi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุดู
๐จ๐ฟ bushi
๐ธ๐ฐ bushi
๐จ๐ณ ๆญฆๅฃซ
๐ธ๐ฎ bushi
๐ฎ๐ธ bushi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑััะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bushi
๐ฒ๐ฝ bushi
Etymology
The word 'bushi' originates from Japan and is often associated with the samurai class of warriors who served feudal lords. The term can be traced back to the Edo period (1603-1868) when the samurai held significant power and influence in Japanese society. Bushi were trained in various martial arts and were skilled in combat and warfare. Today, 'bushi' is still used to refer to martial artists, particularly those who practice traditional Japanese martial arts.