jujitsu
See also: ju-jitsu
English
Alternative forms
- ju-jitsu
- jiu-jitsu
- jujutsu
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 柔術 (jūjutsu).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌd͡ʒuːˈd͡ʒɪtsuː/
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Noun
jujitsu (countable and uncountable, plural jujitsus)
- A method of self-defence established in Japan emphasizing “jū” (soft or gentle) “jutsu” (art or technique). Japanese martial art that utilizes a large variety of techniques in defense against an opponent.
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a related art, derived from judo.
- (figuratively) Strategic maneuvering, especially with the aim of using the strength of one's opponent against them in an unexpected or counterintuitive way.
Related terms
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- judo
- jujitsuka
Translations
method of self-defence established in Japan
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu
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Anagrams
- jujuist
Indonesian
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dʒu.dʒɪt.su/
- Hyphenation: ju‧jit‧su
Noun
jujitsu (first-person possessive jujitsuku, second-person possessive jujitsumu, third-person possessive jujitsunya)
- Alternative spelling of jujutsu.