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jujitsu in Japanese

jujitsu in Japanese is 柔術 — jujitsu means a Japanese martial art that focuses on grappling, holds, and throws, using an opponent's own force against them rather than relying on brute strength.

jujitsu in Japanese

柔術
noun
Pronounced: juujutsu
A Japanese martial art and method of self-defence, typically unarmed, emphasizing manipulating an opponent’s force against themselves rather than directly opposing it with force, and using a wide variety of holds, throws, and defensive techniques.

What does "jujitsu" mean?

  1. noun A Japanese martial art that focuses on grappling, holds, and throws, using an opponent's own force against them rather than relying on brute strength.
    "She has trained in jujitsu since she was ten years old."
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jujitsu in a sentence

  • She has trained in jujitsu since she was ten years old.
  • His jujitsu skills let him pin opponents twice his size.

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What is "jujitsu" in Japanese?

"jujitsu" in Japanese is 柔術. jujitsu means: A Japanese martial art that focuses on grappling, holds, and throws, using an opponent's own force against them rather than relying on brute strength.

How do you pronounce 柔術?

"jujitsu" in Japanese is 柔術, pronounced "juujutsu".

How do you use "jujitsu" in a sentence?

Example: "She has trained in jujitsu since she was ten years old." In Japanese, "jujitsu" is 柔術.

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