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🥋 A fighting technique ✨ A magic skill 🧠 A clever trick
jutsu

jutsu

9.9
A clever way to do something more easily
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒuːtsuː/
  • Slang
translation icon : truco
  • The programmer used a clever jutsu to solve the problem in just a few lines of code.

Examples

  • Marketing teams sometimes talk about growth jutsu to mean clever tricks that boost engagement quickly.

  • She impressed everyone with her negotiation jutsu during the meeting.

  • He used a clever jutsu to solve the puzzle.

  • What kind of jutsu did you learn?

  • The artist employed a unique jutsu to create an eye-catching mural that captivated everyone.

  • During the game, the coach shared a defensive jutsu that helped the team secure a surprising victory.

  • Many writers develop their own jutsu for overcoming writer's block and finding inspiration.

Synonyms

jitsu
vsjutsu
  • Specialized
1 9.5

A specific skill or move used in Japanese martial arts

is an informal clever method used generally not tied to tradition
brujeria
vsjutsu
  • UK
9.9

A clever trick or skill that seems like magic

is a clever skillful method that does not imply magic

How Clever

trick
764 2.6
jutsu
  • Slang
9.9
technique
879 3.3
method
∞ 2.2

Surface Forms

jutsu singular
jutsus plural

Etymology

Jutsu comes from the Japanese 術 ('art' or 'skill'), and people sometimes use it in English as a playful word for a clever 'trick' or method. So calling something a jutsu is like saying it is a smart technique or shortcut.