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jujitsu Definition

ju·jitsu (jo̵̅o̅ jitso̵̅o̅′)

noun

a Japanese system of wrestling in which knowledge of anatomy and the principle of leverage are applied so that the strength and weight of an opponent are used against him or her

Etymology: Jpn jū-jutsu, lit., soft art < jū, soft, pliant + jutsu, art

jujitsu Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

master: He said, " Do you want to know how a jujitsu student becomes a jujitsu master?

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