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武学 (ぶがく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

武ぶ学がく

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Meanings

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noun

military science

Refers to the study of military strategy, tactics, and warfare. A formal, somewhat historical term.

彼かれは武ぶ学がくの研けん究きゅうに生しょう涯がいを捧ささげた。
He devoted his life to the study of military science.

Kanji

武warrior, military, chivalry
学study, learning, science

Similar words

兵へい法ほう
兵法 is a more common term for military strategy or tactics, often used in historical contexts. 武学 is rarer and more academic.

Etymology

Compound of 武 (bu, 'military') and 学 (gaku, 'study'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with the study of warfare.