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- noun martial arts The Japanese
martial art that is a collection of techniques originally practiced for Japaneseespionage purposes, and includes methods of gathering information, nondetection, avoidance, and misdirection techniques. Used byninja (忍者).
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the traditional Japanese method of espionage; involves stealthy movements and the use of camouflage
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Examples
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Dux was trained in ninjutsu by marital arts master Tanaka after the death of his son.
80's Movies: Remakes, Sequels and Forgotten Films « FirstShowing.net 2008
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A chakra jump is an unblockable dash to close distance, while a chakra attack initiates a "ninjutsu" - unique specials that stick closely to that character's style and are very entertaining to pull off.
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There are several persons and organizations that claim to teach "ninjutsu" whose validity and/or lineage have come under question.
FRANK W DUX 2010
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But Tau-tau is far more primitive, therefore more powerful in ways a refined discipline such as ninjutsu cannot be. '
The White Ninja Lustbader, Eric 1990
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As others have pointed out, the narration is comparing cuttlefish to a ninja, and going through the "ninjutsu" it's capable of.
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Claims martial arts expert - Japanese styles of classical aikido, ninjutsu, swordsmanship with Shodan rankings.
Heroes or Villains? 2010
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Now that she got super strong and learned medical ninjutsu she is much more interesting and can stand alone and possibly win her own fights.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Death to Scrappy! 2009
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Although, she is still greatly lacking in combat jutsu, her medical ninjutsu is pretty impressive.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Death to Scrappy! 2009
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Kim is an American martial artist that has made unverifiable claims of cross training into ninjutsu.
FRANK W DUX 2010
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While such arts may still be effective, the lack of Japanese lineage authenticity make these arts arguably not ninjutsu.
FRANK W DUX 2010
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