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  • noun martial arts The Japanese martial art that is a collection of techniques originally practiced for Japanese espionage purposes, and includes methods of gathering information, nondetection, avoidance, and misdirection techniques. Used by ninja (忍者).

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  • noun the traditional Japanese method of espionage; involves stealthy movements and the use of camouflage

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From Japanese 忍術 (ninjutsu).

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