Japanese symbol for “militaristic”
武断的
ぶだんてき
Romaji: budanteki
militaristic
In Japanese, militaristic is 武断的, read ぶだんてき (budanteki).
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Meanings
- adj-na militaristic
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 武器 | ぶき buki | weapon; arms; ordnance |
| 武装 | ぶそう busou | arms; armament; taking up arms |
| 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 |
| 判断 | はんだん handan | judgment; judgement; decision |
| 診断 | しんだん shindan | diagnosis; medical examination |
| 目的 | もくてき mokuteki | purpose; goal; aim |
See also: Chinese symbol for “militaristic”.
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