jujitsu meaning

UK US /dʒuˈdʒɪtsu/ 3 syllables

jujitsu (noun): a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength.

Definition of jujitsu

  1. a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength

    Synonyms: jujutsu, jiujitsu

    Type of: martial art

How to pronounce jujitsu

jujitsu is pronounced /dʒuˈdʒɪtsu/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with JU · words ending in SU · 7-letter words

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