shuriken

Any sharp throwing weapon used in the martial art of Ninjutsu. Includings things such as kunai (throwing knives, darts, needles) and shaken ("ninja stars", which by the way dont have to have 4 sides, i have one with 6).

In the darkness of the shadows, the assassin unsheathed several shuriken too rain down upon his target.

shuriken by Killa65 December 3, 2003

shuriken

Shuriken-Throwing blades of the Ninja. Translates as basically Shu-Hand-Ri-released-Ken-blade. Hand released blade. Shuriken dont have *sides* as such, but have points. There were certain Shuriken particular to a tradition of Ninpo, ect Togakure Ryu used the classic 4 pointed Shuriken that appeared to be nearly square. There are only roughly 3 or 4 true designs of flat shuriken, commerciality has created many more. There are also Bo shuriken, which are practical iron darts. Each tradition has a specific specification ect one style would have 15cm Bo shuriken, another tradition would have 18 cm. Contrary to popular belief, Shuriken were not coated in poison. There was no need-Poison was dangerous to carry on sharp objects and difficult to aquire, and usually did not work quicly. Rust was the most dangerous aspect of a Shuriken-as throwing objects they were intended to distract and slow down as a ninja escaped ect, and would not fataly wound an enemy, but could penetrate. If rust got into the cut, it could be lethal. It is ironic that you can buy Shuriken through postal order these days-they used to be fuedal ninja famalies most closest guarded secrets.

Hey look, i found a Shuriken!
I got Shuriken and i aint' afraid to use 'em.
Ph34r my l33t shruiken of uNf47|-|omalbal d00m!
We practise Shuriken-jutsu at Honbu dojo every Sunday after lunch.

shuriken by Ninpo-Bugei July 28, 2006

shuriken

Ninja Throwing Stars.

"I smuggled sum Shuriken in from Japan."

shuriken by Diego August 30, 2003

shuriken

An affirmation of ability.

Lisa: Wendy, you can't fit another person in this car, can you?
Wendy: Shuriken.

shuriken by Anonymous November 12, 2002

shuriken

A four-pointed, star-shaped object used by ninja.

"The armoury included guns, knives, and a selection of shuriken."

shuriken by Mad Walrus August 6, 2002

shuriken

a small throwing weapon

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shuriken by blah December 9, 2003

shuriken

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Person1: You heard the new shuriken EP?
Person2: Yeah, evacuate/disintegrate rocked.

shuriken by Lewis February 6, 2005