English–Japanese
“arms” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibusō
Example
兵士たちは武装を解きました。hei shi ta chi wa bu sō o to ki ma shi ta
The soldiers laid down their arms.
How to say “arms” in Japanese
“Arms” in Japanese is 武装 (busō).
Centers on having weapons ready as protection or preparation for fighting.
Example sentences with 武装
政府は住民の自衛のための武装を認めています。sei fu wa jū min no ji ei no ta me no bu sō o mito me te i ma su
The government permits residents to arm themselves for self-defense.
Tips for using 武装
- In English, arms meaning weapons is normally plural, as in the fixed expression take up arms, while an individual weapon is usually called a weapon.