Japanese Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Japanese word
道場
Pronunciation
Romajidōjō
Meaning
- noundojo
Example
先生が道場を掃除します。sen sei ga dō jō o sō ji shi ma su
The instructor cleans the dojo.
More examples
大会の前に、選手たちは道場で最後の稽古をします。tai kai no mae ni sen shu ta chi wa dō jō de sai go no kei ko o shi ma su
Before the tournament, the athletes have their final practice at the dojo.
Core concept
A dojo is a dedicated place where people develop skill through repeated, disciplined practice.
Common phrases
道場を構えるdō jō o kama e ru
establish a dojo
道場に通うdō jō ni kayo u
attend a dojo
道場で稽古するdō jō de kei ko su ru
practice at a dojo
Similar words
稽古場keikojō: A place used for practicing an art or skill, especially a traditional one.
武道場budōjō: A hall used for training in martial arts.
練習場renshūjō: A place used for repeated training in a sport or skill.
Definition in Japanese
武道やその他の技芸を身につけるために稽古をする場所。bu dō ya so no ta no gi gei o mi ni tsu ke ru ta me ni kei ko o su ru ba sho
Word origin
道場 (dōjō) combines 道 (dō, "way") and 場 (jō, "place"), and originally referred to a place for Buddhist practice before becoming associated with martial arts training.
Usage tips
- In English, dojo also appears in the established phrase "coding dojo", where programmers practice skills together through short exercises.
Other meanings
- training hallnoun
Related words
- 道場生dōjōseidojo studentnoun
- 道場主dōjōshudojo ownernoun