Ninjas (en. Ninjas)

/ˈnɪn.dʒəz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Member of a group of warriors in ancient Japan who carried out missions of espionage and assassination.
Ninjas were known for their ability to infiltrate enemy territories.
Los ninjas eran conocidos por su habilidad para infiltrarse en territorios enemigos.
People who use techniques of stealth and speed in their martial training.
In the movie, the protagonist trained to be a ninja.
En la película, el protagonista se entrenó para ser un ninja.

Etymology

The word 'ninja' comes from the Japanese 忍者, which means 'the one who hides' or 'the one who endures.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a ninja
To be very skilled at something, especially at hiding or moving without being seen.
ser un ninja
where there are ninjas, there are shadows
Indicating that there is always someone who observes silently.
donde hay ninjas hay sombras
to move like a ninja
To act with stealth or speed.
moverse como un ninja

Related Words

ninjutsu
Martial art that includes the espionage and combat techniques of ninjas.
ninjutsu
samurai
Warrior who adheres to an ethical code in Japan, often opposed to the methods of ninjas.
samurái
katana
Japanese sword that was commonly used by samurai, although sometimes also by ninjas.
katana

Slang Meanings

To be very clever or skillful in a specific area.
She is a ninja in math, she can solve complex problems quickly.
Ella es una ninja en matemáticas, puede resolver problemas complejos rápidamente.
To move with great agility or stealth.
He arrived at the party like a ninja, without anyone noticing.
Llegó a la fiesta como un ninja, sin que nadie lo notara.