Ninja: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅท
ninja
[ หnษชndสษ ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น ninja
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ninja
๐ฎ๐ฉ ninja
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัะฝะดะทั
๐ต๐ฑ ninja
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฟ่
๐ซ๐ท ninja
๐ช๐ธ ninja
๐น๐ท ninja
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุฌุง
๐จ๐ฟ ninja
๐ธ๐ฐ ninja
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟ่
๐ธ๐ฎ ninja
๐ฎ๐ธ ninja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะธะฝะดะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฏแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ninja
๐ฒ๐ฝ ninja
Etymology
The word 'ninja' comes from the Japanese term 'ๅฟ่ ' (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.