Japanese

へいほう
Meaning: art of war; strategy; tactics
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

兵
法

Example sentences

He applies Sun Tzu's Art of War to business.
『孫子』の兵法は、現代のビジネスにも応用されている。
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is applied even in modern business.
彼は三十六計の兵法を学んだ。
He studied the 36 stratagems of the art of war.
彼は六韜三略を読み耽り、兵法の奥義を極めた。
He immersed himself in the Six Secret Teachings and Three Strategies, mastering the secrets of strategy.

Usage Notes

Originally refers to military strategy, but can also be applied to business or other competitive fields.

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