Ninja

usgb/ˈnɪndʒə/
noun

A person trained in ancient Japanese martial arts and often employed for espionage and assassinations.

He trained to become a ninja, learning stealth and combat techniques.
Visual representation of "ninja" - A person trained in ancient Japanese martial arts and often employed for espionage and assassinations

Often appears as...

  • ninja warrior
  • ninja technique
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Cultural Origin

‘Ninja’ refers to a specific Japanese historical figure. Know the cultural background.

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Ninja movies often depict scenes in historical Japan.
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Stealth Focus

Ninjas are associated with stealth, not brute force, reflecting their secret missions.

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He moved like a ninja, silently approaching the guard.
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Pop Culture

Ninjas are popular in movies and comics, with some creative liberties taken.

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The ninja character in the comic used a magic sword.
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