Japanese symbol for “armament”
武装
ぶそう
Romaji: busou
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
In Japanese, armament is 武装, read ぶそう (busou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vi, vs arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “armament”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 備砲 | びほう bihou | armament |
| 兵装 | へいそう heisou | armament; soldier's equipment |
| アーマメント | アーマメント aamamento | armament |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 武器 | ぶき buki | weapon; arms; ordnance |
| 武力 | ぶりょく buryoku | armed might; military power; the sword |
| 武士 | ぶし bushi | samurai; warrior |
| 武将 | ぶしょう bushou | military commander |
| 武道 | ぶどう budou | martial arts; military arts; Bushido |
| 装置 | そうち souchi | equipment; device; installation |
| 衣装 | いしょう ishou | clothing; costume; outfit |
| 服装 | ふくそう fukusou | attire; dress; clothes |
See also: Chinese symbol for “armament”.
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