Kanji for "Arms"

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "arms". The most popular choice is shown first.

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warrior, military, chivalry, arms

Reading: bu

8 strokes · powerful

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for arms?

The most common kanji for "arms" is 武, read as bu. It means warrior, military, chivalry. Related kanji: 銃 (arms), 矛 (arms), 抱 (hold in arms), 肢 (arms legs).

How many strokes does 武 have?

武 has 8 strokes.