Memory phrase for the Kanji: 武


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Meaning

military, warrior, martial

Pronunciation

BU, MU

Explanation

Left: correct (at the line to stop is correct) [= Footprint of the right foot rotated 90° to the left.], right: sabre

Mnemonic

Correct sabres are part of the military.

Radicals

correct
sabreThe radical shikigamae stands for a sabre. It is similar to kanohoko , which stands for a halbared.
to stopAt top the picture of a left foot and at bottom a limiting line. "The foot stands at the line and stops."
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Vocabulary

 武士  ぶし  warrior, samurai
 武士道  ぶしどう  Bushido, samurai code of chivalry
 武者  むしゃ  warrior
 武具  ぶぐ  arms, armor, armour
 武力  ぶりょく  armed might, military power, the sword, force
 武器  ぶき  weapon, arms, ordinance
 武装  ぶそう  arms, armament, armed

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