German word

Judo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjuːdoː/

Meaning

  • neuter nounjudo

Example

Im Judo lernt man Disziplin.

In judo, you learn discipline.

Illustration for Judo (judo)

More examples

Viele entdecken ihre Leidenschaft im Judo.

Many people discover their passion in judo.

Core concept

Two opponents stay balanced, redirect movement, and finish with a controlled throw or hold.

Common phrases

  • Im Judo

    in judo

  • Judo trainieren

    practice judo

Similar words

Judoka: A judo practitioner or competitor.
Budō: A broad Japanese martial arts tradition emphasizing skill and spiritual training.
Sportart: A defined type of sport or competitive athletic activity.

Definition in German

Kampfkunst aus Japan, die Technik, Körperkontrolle und das Prinzip des Hebelns und Werfens in den Mittelpunkt stellt.

Word origin

The Japanese name combines ju, meaning 'gentle' or 'yielding', with do, meaning 'way', and Jigoro Kano used it for his system based on jujutsu.

Usage tips

  • German treats Judo as a neuter noun, so the standard phrase is 'im Judo', a contraction of 'in dem Judo'.

Related words

  • Judokajudokanoun
  • Judo-Trainingjudo trainingnoun

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