English–Japanese
“kendo” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikendō
Example
兄は高校で剣道を習っています。ani wa kō kō de ken dō o nara tte i ma su
My brother is learning kendo at high school.
How to say “kendo” in Japanese
“Kendo” in Japanese is 剣道 (kendō).
Centers on training with a sword in a disciplined practice that combines competition, etiquette, and personal development.
Example sentences with 剣道
毎朝、剣道の基本動作を一人で練習します。mai asa ken dō no ki hon dō sa o hito ri de ren shū shi ma su
Every morning, I practice the basic movements of kendo by myself.
Tips for using 剣道
- English usually treats kendo as an uncountable noun, so learners say "practice kendo" or "learn kendo" rather than "a kendo".