Definition

A person from Japan who is trained in martial arts and is skilled in stealth and secret missions, often associated with espionage and assassinations.

Example

The ninja moved silently through the shadows, completing his mission without being seen.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a movie with a ninja in it?

Yeah, I love those films! They always have such great action scenes.

I think being a ninja would be so cool, don’t you?

Absolutely! The skills they have are amazing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ninja → The word 'ninja' originates from the Japanese word '忍者' (ninja), which means 'one who endures' or 'to conceal.' It refers to a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan who specialized in unorthodox warfare, espionage, and stealth tactics.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'conceals' themselves and 'endures' in the shadows — that's what a ninja does.

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