ninjutsu
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9.9
A Japanese martial art that teaches stealth, spying, and hiding
- noun
- /nɪnˈdʒuːtsu/
- Specialized
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ninjutsu
- The ancient art of ninjutsu focuses on stealth, espionage, and camouflage techniques.
Examples
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First, I would teach myself the ancient art of Ninjutsu.
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He dedicated years to mastering ninjutsu, perfecting skills in remaining unseen.
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Many people are unaware that ninjutsu involves intricate techniques for espionage.
Synonyms
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9.9
A Japanese art of secret movement, disguise, and spying
means the same thing but is a different spelling of the term
Compounds
9.9
A joking idea in stories and games that one ninja is strongest but many ninjas are weak
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ninjutsu comes from two Japanese parts: nin meaning 'to hide' or 'to endure' and jutsu meaning 'art' or 'skill'. So ninjutsu is the 'art of the ninja', which explains why it is a martial art about stealth, spying, and camouflage.