Meaning

Primary

Arms

Alternatives

Armament, Armed

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

The most important part of your military attire are your arms (not the ones attached to your body, your guns and stuff). Arms are what make you a real military person.

Reading

ぶそう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

どうやら、武装勢力に襲われたようだ。

It seems that they were attacked by armed insurgents.

Kanji Composition