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jujutsu

/ˌd͡ʒuːˈd͡ʒʊtsuː/

jujutsu is the alternative form of jujitsu.

Meaning of jujitsu

Noun

jujitsu (countable and uncountable, plural jujitsus)

  1. A Japanese martial art and method of self-defence, typically unarmed, emphasizing manipulating an opponent’s force against themselves rather than directly opposing it with force, and using a wide variety of holds, throws, and defensive techniques.
  2. Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a related art, derived from judo.
  3. (figuratively) Strategic maneuvering, especially with the aim of using the strength of one's opponent against them in an unexpected or counterintuitive way.
    • The far-right glitterati were not impressed with Trump’s Epstein jiu-jitsu.2025 July 16, Ryan Bort and Asawin Suebsaeng, “Trump calls Epstein conspiracy a ‘hoax’ and turns on Maga ‘weaklings’”, in Rolling Stone, archived from the original on 16 Jul 2025

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Questions about jujutsu

What is jujutsu the alternative form of?
Jujutsu is the alternative form of jujitsu.
How do you pronounce jujutsu?
Jujutsu is pronounced /ˌd͡ʒuːˈd͡ʒʊtsuː/.

Words near jujutsu in the dictionary

  1. jujuists
  2. jujuman
  3. jujumen
  4. jujus
  5. Jujutla
  6. jujutsu
  7. jujutsuka
  8. jujutsukas
  9. Jujuy
  10. juk
  11. Jukdo

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