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Definition of jujitsu

jujitsu

/dʒuːˈdʒɪtsuː/
ju · jit · su
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• noun

1

A traditional Japanese martial art and system of unarmed close combat that employs throws, joint locks, pins, and holds to redirect or neutralize an opponent's force rather than opposing it directly.

Example

"She began studying jujitsu at a local dojo to improve her balance, flexibility, and self-defense skills."

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• Nearby Words

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juiciness
juicy
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juju
jujube
juke

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Japanese jūjutsu (柔術), a compound of jū ('gentle, pliant, yielding') and jutsu ('art, technique, skill'), reflecting the principle of using an opponent's own momentum against them.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jujitsu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jujitsu
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