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武教 (ぶきょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

武ぶ教きょう

Meanings

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noun

teachings of Bushido; martial teachings

Refers to the ethical and philosophical teachings of the samurai code, Bushido. A somewhat formal or historical term.

彼かれは武ぶ教きょうに従したがって生いきている。
He lives according to the teachings of Bushido.

Kanji

武warrior, military, chivalry
教teach, faith, doctrine

Similar words

武ぶ士し道どう
武士道 is the more common term for Bushido itself, while 武教 specifically refers to its teachings or doctrine.

Etymology

Compound of 武 (bu, 'martial') and 教 (kyō, 'teaching'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is associated with the ethical code of the samurai.