Ninja: meaning, definitions and examples

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ninja

 

[ หˆnษชndส’ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Japanese history

A ninja is a historical figure from Japan, known for their stealth, espionage, and guerrilla warfare tactics. Traditionally, they were employed by samurai and feudal lords for intelligence gathering and assassination missions. Ninjas often worked in secrecy, utilizing various skills such as disguises, silent movement, and acrobatics to evade detection. Although commonly associated with dark clothing and mysterious personas, the historical accuracy of these portrayals is varied.

Synonyms

assassin, shinobi, spy

Examples of usage

  • The ninja crept silently through the shadows.
  • In the movie, the ninja used a grappling hook to scale the wall.
  • Many legends surround the abilities of a ninja.
  • The ancient ninja employed various weapons for their missions.

Translations

Translations of the word "ninja" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ninja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ninja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ninja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะฝะดะทั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ninja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ninja

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ninja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ninja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹Œ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠู†ุฌุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ninja

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ninja

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ninja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ninja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธะฝะดะทั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒœแƒฏแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ninja

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ninja

Etymology

The word 'ninja' comes from the Japanese term 'ๅฟ่€…' (ninjฤ), which is derived from the characters 'ๅฟ' (nin), meaning 'to endure,' and '่€…' (sha), meaning 'person.' The term began to emerge during the 15th century in Japan, although the concepts associated with ninjas date back to even earlier periods. Ninjas were part of a social class that developed as a counter to the more traditional samurai warriors. They utilized unconventional tactics to achieve their goals, often operating in secrecy and relying on espionage. During the Edo period (1603-1868), the image of the ninja solidified in popular culture due to stories and folklore, often portraying them as mysterious assassins. In modern times, the portrayal of ninjas has expanded globally, becoming a staple of film, television, and video games, often emphasizing martial arts skills and stealth over historical accuracy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,125 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.