剣道
Meanings
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kendo; Japanese fencing
A modern Japanese martial art descended from kenjutsu, practiced with bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armor (bogu).
He goes to kendo practice every Saturday.
Kendo begins and ends with a bow.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が剣道をするto practice/do kendo
He practices kendo every Saturday.
- 剣道の試合に出るto compete in a kendo match
I'm planning to compete in a kendo match next month.
- 剣道部に入るto join the kendo club
I joined the kendo club in high school.
- 剣道の稽古をするto train/practice in kendo
They are training in kendo at the dojo.