カンフー Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
kung fu
usually written using kana alonemartial arts
Refers to Chinese martial arts, especially those practiced as a discipline. Often used in the context of martial arts films or training.
from Chinese gōngfu
映
画
の
カンフー
シーン
は
迫
力
が
ある
。
The kung fu scenes in that movie are powerful.
功achievement, merits, success
Similar words
- 武術
武術 is a broader term for martial arts, including Japanese styles, while カンフー specifically refers to Chinese martial arts.
- 拳法
拳法 is a general term for Chinese martial arts, but カンフー is more common in everyday speech and carries a pop-culture nuance.
Etymology
Borrowed from Chinese 功夫 (gōngfu), meaning skill or effort, via English 'kung fu'.
