🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

무술

Pronunciation / Transliteration: musul

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bujutsu/buˈdʒuːtsu/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 자기 방어 기술을 향상시키기 위해 무술을 배웠다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional Japanese martial art focused on practical techniques for combat.

    "He trained in bujutsu to enhance his self-defense skills."
  2. 2

    The collective term for various Japanese martial arts that emphasize techniques rather than sport.

    "Bujutsu encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including jujutsu and kenjutsu."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'bujutsu' originates from the Japanese language, combining 'bu' (武), meaning 'warrior' or 'military', and 'jutsu' (術), meaning 'art' or 'technique'. Historically, it refers to the martial arts techniques developed in Japan, particularly during the feudal era, emphasizing practical combat skills.

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