Definition of 玄武 (げんぶ)

noun
1.
Black Tortoise (god said to rule over the northern heavens)
See also:四神
2.
seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the northern heavens(astronomy term)
See also:二十八宿
Other readings:
玄武【げんむ】
Related Kanji
mysterious, occultness, black, deep, profound
warrior, military, chivalry, arms