English–Japanese

“warrior” in Japanese

Japanese

Also武者 (musha)

Pronunciation

Romajisenshi

Example

伝説の戦士が村を守ります。den setsu no sen shi ga mura o mamo ri ma su

A legendary warrior protects the village.

Illustration for 戦士 (warrior)

How to say “warrior” in Japanese

“Warrior” in Japanese is 戦士 (senshi).

Refers to a person who takes part in battle as a skilled or courageous fighter.

Full entry for 戦士: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 戦士

彼は厳しい訓練を重ねて、立派な戦士になりました。kare wa kibi shi i kun ren o kasa ne te rip pa na sen shi ni na ri ma shi ta

After extensive training, he became a fine warrior.

Tips for using 戦士

  • In Japanese, 戦士 (senshi) often presents a fighter as a heroic figure, while 兵士 (heishi) more specifically refers to a member of a military force.

Other Japanese words for “warrior”

多くの武者が城を守りました。ō ku no mu sha ga shiro o mamo ri ma shi ta

Many warriors protected the castle.

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