WORD DETAIL
武道
ぶどう
Examples
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.

