ninja Definition
ninja (nin′jə)
noun pl. -·ja or -·jas
any of a class of feudal Japanese warriors highly trained in stealth and employed as spies and assassins
Etymology: Jpn
ninja Usage Examples
Converse of object
- become: Training One did not usually seek to become a ninja, rather it was something you were born into.
- suggest: I suggest tshirt ninja for all, a blood feud and loose the lip sync. reply Tessa Good for you guys!
- have: We had very few junkies, and as far as I can tell, we had no ninja.
Adjective modifier
- federal: Does anybody happen to know what the position of the American Civil Liberties Union is in regard to the federal ninja?
- female: There are also occasions where you take control of Kaede, a female ninja who has joined you in your quest.
- powerful: You won't be surprised to learn that it's a word created by a stealthy and powerful ninja.
- sly: Watch our for Pixie, rather sly ninja invisible stylee.
- legendary: It's a volatile time, and you'll face off against both the samurai and legendary ninja.
- modern: The story pits modern day ninja, part of a family-run Japanese corporation, against wouldbe terrorists.
Modifies a noun
- turtle: And who can seriously deny that it is impossible to catch anything nasty from, say, a mutant ninja turtle?
- clan: I'd like you to join me in forming our own FJ ninja clan.
- rope: Obviously there is the inspiration for the ninja rope from a number of sources.
- star: Suddenly out of no were, a ninja star comes flying at me, I act quickly to dodge the star.
- skill: All he wants is to be left alone so he can perfect his ninja skills in peace - if only Pucca would let him!
- sword: Are you quick enough with your trusty ninja sword?
Noun used with modifier
- master: The battle rages until her brother - the master ninja - arrives on the scene to finish the battle.
- Tshirt: I suggest tshirt ninja for all, a blood feud and loose the lip sync. reply Tessa Good for you guys!
- day: The story pits modern day ninja, part of a family-run Japanese corporation, against wouldbe terrorists.
Possessives
arsenal: These weapons were an integral part of a ninja's arsenal.
Possessives
village: Now a teenager, he attempts to earn the villagers ' respect by training to become the village's top ninja.
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