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拳法

けんぽう

N2martial art · Chinese boxing

Examples

道場で拳法の基本姿勢を教わった。

物語の主人公は山奥で拳法を修行する。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: The martial-arts noun 拳法 (けんぽう) denotes a fighting art centered on fist and body techniques.
  • Basic usage: A dojo teaches 拳法の基本姿勢, while a practitioner may 拳法を修行する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • A system of martial training
    • It means a martial system with techniques, stances, and training, not one act of striking with a fist.

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