Kanji 武: warrior, military, chivalry, arms
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Kanji 武: warrior, military, chivalry, arms. Readings and core meaning.
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Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 武
warrior, military, chivalry, arms
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Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
A warrior is someone who uses a weapon (弋) to stop (止) an enemy's advance. The character conveys the philosophy that true military power is the strength to stop a conflict. Think of words like martial arts or bushido to remember its meaning.
