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imported>Sol Pacificus m I think the word shuriken has been sufficiently loaned into English to not need to be italicized. They used to sometimes be known as "throwing stars", but this translation was not normalized. People often didn't know what to call it until shuriken was popularized as the common word via Naruto & now shuriken is the regular English word for it. Btw shuriken plural does not take -s. |
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A | A '''shuriken''', also known as a '''throwing star''' or '''ninja star''',{{Fact|11 June 2023}} is a type of [[Japan|Japanese]] throwing weapon that was commonly used as a hidden weapon or tool with the purpose of distracting or misdirecting. It was a staple amongst the [[samurai]] and [[ninja]] during the Feudal period. | ||
In addition to being wielded by the Japanese, | In addition to being wielded by the Japanese, shuriken were also occasionally carried by [[guards]] of the [[Ming dynasty]] in the 16th century.<ref name="ACC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> | ||
In 1725, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] had | In 1725, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] had shuriken thrown at him by [[Shimazu clan]] ninja during his time pursuing a [[Piece of Eden]] lead in [[Macau]].<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 08:18, 12 June 2023
A shuriken, also known as a throwing star or ninja star, [citation needed] is a type of Japanese throwing weapon that was commonly used as a hidden weapon or tool with the purpose of distracting or misdirecting. It was a staple amongst the samurai and ninja during the Feudal period.
In addition to being wielded by the Japanese, shuriken were also occasionally carried by guards of the Ming dynasty in the 16th century.[1]
In 1725, the British Assassin Edward Kenway had shuriken thrown at him by Shimazu clan ninja during his time pursuing a Piece of Eden lead in Macau.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
References