ninja

Thân thiện

A ninja moves silently across a rooftop at night.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A class of 14th-century Japanese agents: Refers to a historical class of covert agents in feudal Japan, trained in specialized martial arts (ninjutsu) and employed for espionage, sabotage, and assassinations.
   • A member of this class: An individual who is part of or trained in the traditions of this covert class, skilled in stealth, infiltration, and unconventional warfare.
   • A person skilled in ninjutsu: In a modern or broader sense, a person highly proficient in the martial arts and techniques historically associated with ninja.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The feudal lord hired a ninja to gather intelligence on his rival.
  • In the movie, the ninja moved silently across the rooftops.
  • She studies ancient texts to understand the philosophy of the historical ninja.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Archetype: In modern popular culture, "ninja" often refers to the archetype of a stealthy, black-clad warrior, which may exaggerate or fictionalize historical attributes.
  • The video game features a ninja character who can throw shuriken.
• Metaphorical Use: Can describe a person who moves or acts with great stealth, skill, or secrecy in a non-literal context.
  • He was a budget ninja, finding hidden savings everywhere.

Variants and Related Words

• Ninjutsu (noun): The martial art, strategies, and techniques associated with and used by ninja.
  • He has a black belt in ninjutsu.
• Shinobi (noun): The Japanese term from which "ninja" is derived, often used interchangeably in historical contexts.

Synonyms

• Covert agent: A person engaged in clandestine activities.
• Espionage agent: A spy.
• Saboteur: A person who engages in sabotage.

Related Phrases

• Ninja star: A common informal term for a (a throwing star).
  • The collectible set included several replica ninja stars.
• Ninja-like (adjective): Having the qualities of a ninja, such as stealth or agility.
  • Her ninja-like reflexes helped her catch the falling glass.

Related Idioms

• Like a ninja: To do something with extreme stealth, quiet, or unnoticed efficiency.
  • He left the meeting like a ninja—no one even saw him go.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations
2. a member of the ninja who were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu