ninja

Indonesian

[ˈnɪnd͡ʒa]

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) ninja, a person trained in ninjutsu, especially one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.
  • unidentified assassin with black clothes and mask

Etymology

Derived from Japanese 忍者 (ninja).

Origin

Japanese

忍者

Gloss

ninja

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