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武人 (ぶじん, bujin) Japanese meaning: military man | Kotomora
じ 字 Furigana
Kanji 武 warrior, military, chivalry Related words 武ぶ 士し 武士 is the standard term for a samurai or member of the bushi class, while 武人 emphasizes the martial or soldierly aspect and can be used more broadly for any military man.
軍ぐん 人じん 軍人 is a modern, neutral term for a member of the armed forces, whereas 武人 has a more literary or historical flavor.
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I am drawn to the way of life of the warriors of the Warring States period.
martial spirit; warrior ethos
Etymology Compound of 武 (bu, 'martial') and 人 (jin, 'person'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since classical times to refer to warriors or military men.