WORD DETAIL
剣道
けんどう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
剣道(けんどう) combines sword剣and disciplined way道to denote Japanese fencing, kendo. - Basic usage: It is learned in clubs and practiced with attention to etiquette as well as technique.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A codified martial art
剣道is a structured discipline with equipment, rules, and manners, not a general word for any sword fight.

