Japanese Conversation · Level 32
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Japanese word
剣道
Pronunciation
Romajikendō
Meaning
- nounkendo
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Centers on training with a sword in a disciplined practice that combines competition, etiquette, and personal development.
Common phrases
剣道をするken dō o su ru
practice kendo
剣道を学ぶken dō o mana bu
learn kendo
剣道の稽古ken dō no kei ko
kendo practice
剣道の大会ken dō no tai kai
kendo tournament
Definition in Japanese
竹刀と防具を用い、相手と打ち合う日本の武道。shinai to bō gu o mochi i ai te to u chi a u nihon no bu dō
Word origin
The compound 剣道 (kendō) joins 剣 (ken, "sword") and 道 (dō, "way"), giving the literal sense "the way of the sword."
Usage tips
- English usually treats kendo as an uncountable noun, so learners say "practice kendo" or "learn kendo" rather than "a kendo".
Related words
- 剣道家kendōkakendo practitionernoun