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武道

ぶどう

N2martial arts

Examples

道場で日本の武道について学んだ。

武道の稽古では礼儀も大切にする。

Included kanji

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 武道, read ぶどう, denotes Japanese martial disciplines practiced with both technique and etiquette.
  • Basic usage: It refers to Japanese martial disciplines studied in a training hall and the etiquette valued in their practice.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • A discipline, not combat technique alone
    • It encompasses a martial discipline with dojo practice and etiquette, not merely techniques for fighting.

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