Shuriken Definition

noun

A dart or throwing blade, sometimes with multiple points, used as a weapon by ninja (samurai).

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Noun

Singular:
shuriken
Plural:
shurikens

Origin of Shuriken

  • From Japanese 手裏剣 (しゅりけん shuriken), from Middle Chinese 手 (ʃúw "hand") + 裏 (lí "inside") + 劍 (kjæ̀m "sword").

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Shuriken Sentence Examples

  • Ninja stars are also known as shuriken, which is a Japanese word that means "sword hidden in the hand."

  • An actual shuriken or ninja star is often constructed of thin metal with four pointed ends similar to a pinwheel.

  • To make an origami shuriken, you will need two sheets of origami paper.

  • When thrown the shuriken blades rotate in a circular motion and can travel several yards.

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