martial virtue; military prowess
Refers to the moral and ethical qualities associated with martial arts or military conduct, such as honor, discipline, and courage. Often used in historical or philosophical contexts.
In bushido, martial virtue is highly valued.
彼は武徳を備えた立派な武道家だ。
He is a fine martial artist endowed with martial virtue.
Butokuden (historical palace building) · Butokuden (Heian Shrine martial arts hall)
Compound of 武 (bu, 'martial') and 徳 (toku, 'virtue'). The term has been used historically in contexts related to samurai ethics and martial philosophy.