Bushido in Japanese
"bushido" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "bushido" and related ideas.
武View details →
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warrior, military, chivalry, arms
Reading: bu
8 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of stop and halberd. Power to stop battle.
What it carries
Martial arts, military, bravery. Represents bushido spirit and combat skills.
Related kanji for "bushido"
士Details →道Details →
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shi · peaceful, wisdom
Shape of axe. Honorific for man.
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dou · wisdom, peaceful
Composed of '辶' (advance) and '首' (head). The direction one heads toward - the path.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for bushido?
The most common kanji for "bushido" is 武, read as bu. It means warrior, military, chivalry. Related kanji: 士 (bushido), 道 (bushido).
How many strokes does 武 have?
武 has 8 strokes.