武 bu
bu
Noun
1. the art of war; martial arts; military arts
Noun
2. military force; the sword
bunwa buni masaru.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
Noun
3. valor; bravery
Archaic
Noun
4. military officer; military man
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bunwa buni masaru.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
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takeshide
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. With force; By force
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takeshijārimasen
The polite negative form
1. It is not [martial arts/warrior].; It is not [skill/ability].
Noun
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takeshijārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not skilled.; Was not strong.
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takeshijanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't (strong/martial); Wasn't skilled
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takeshideshō
Expresses probability in a polite manner ("probably…")
1. Probably.; It will likely be.
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budewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not skilled in/at.; Was not proficient in/at.
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