jujitsu
See also: ju-jitsu
English
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Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Japanese 柔術 (jūjutsu).
Pronunciation
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) Precision maneuvering.
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Translations
method of self-defence established in Japan
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu
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