(ぶき)

ぶき
noun
weapon, arms
1. weapon, arms
An instrument used for attacking or defending in combat.
武器(ぶき)()てろ
Drop your weapon!
(かく)武器(ぶき)廃絶(はいぜつ)(うった)える
To advocate for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
核武器 = nuclear weapons
This country prohibits the export of weapons.
2. asset, strength (figurative)
Something used as a means to achieve a goal or gain advantage.
彼女(かのじょ)武器(ぶき)語学力(ごがくりょく)
Her asset is her language ability.
Figurative usage
I use my smile as a weapon in my sales job.
武器にする = to use as one's weapon/advantage
Youth and physical strength are great assets, so you should try various things while you can.
Figurative usage

USAGE: 武器(ぶき) can refer to physical weapons or figuratively to personal strengths or advantages.

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