word
Japanese
ninja
NIN-jah
ˈnɪndʒəListen
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Syllable breakdown
ninja
Dictionary meaning
A covert agent in feudal Japan specialising in espionage, sabotage, and assassination; known for stealth and unorthodox methods; also called shinobi.
History and origin
Japanese — nin (stealth, endurance) + ja (person).
Common mispronunciations
NIN-juhNIN-jah
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