noun
- a Japanese martial art involving stealth, espionage, and combat techniques, historically practiced by ninja warriors
Usage: from Japanese; often used in historical or martial arts contexts
Examples
- The museum exhibit featured weapons and techniques used in traditional ninjutsu.
- She studied ninjutsu for five years before earning her black belt.
- Ninjutsu emphasizes stealth and evasion rather than direct confrontation.
- The film depicted exaggerated versions of ninjutsu that were far from historically accurate.
- Many modern martial arts schools offer ninjutsu classes alongside karate and judo.