Translation guide
The sport or activity of sword fighting, or the materials used to build fences.
The modern Olympic sport or recreational activity of fighting with swords.
The standard loanword for the sport of fencing. Used in all contexts.
He started fencing in high school.
Refers to traditional Japanese swordsmanship, not the modern sport. Can be used in historical or martial arts contexts.
He is studying an old school of swordsmanship.
Wood, wire, or other materials used to build fences.
General word for fence or fencing material. Can refer to the structure itself.
I bought materials to build a new fence in the garden.
Loanword for fence, often used for modern metal or wire fences.
Specifically a hedge or living fence made of plants.
The activity or trade of constructing fences.
The illegal activity of selling stolen items.
There is no direct single word; use this phrase meaning 'disposing of stolen goods'.
He made a living fencing stolen goods.
Legal term for receiving stolen property. Not commonly used in everyday speech.
フェンシング refers to Western-style fencing with foils, epees, or sabers. Kendo (剣道) is a distinct Japanese martial art. Do not use 剣道 for Olympic fencing.
Fencing and kendo are different sports.
There is a tall fence around that house.
I trimmed the hedge.
He was arrested for receiving stolen property.