How to pronounce“ninja”in English
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Definitions of “ninja”
One trained in ninjutsu, especially one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.
“He used to work in the Japanese agency as a ninja.”
One who very skillful, considered similar to the historical ninja, especially in covert or stealthy operation.
“For months the Japanese spoke of national-security adviser Henry Kissinger as a ninja—the magician of Japanese legends who performs supernatural acts and practices sorcery.”
Fast and sneaky.
“After Marshall fell asleep Elisa eventually jumped into the bed with me while I was turned facing away from her. She was very ninja about it as she put it.”
To act or move like a ninja, particularly with regard to a combination of speed, power, and stealth.
“I leapt up, ninja'd over to Gav's bed and wheeched the duvet off.”