柔道

じゅうどう

Judo (martial art)

N4noun·juudou

How to remember it

柔 (gentle) + 道 (way) — the gentle way, using an opponent's own force.

Example sentences

  • 弟は柔道を習っています。

    おとうとはじゅうどうをならっています。

    My younger brother is learning judo.

  • 柔道の試合を見に行きませんか。

    じゅうどうのしあいをみにいきませんか。

    Won't you go see a judo match?

Usage

Martial-art name; takes を with やる or 習う (to practice/learn judo).

Related words

剣道空手道着試合

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