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judo
A Japanese martial art developed from jujitsu, focusing on throws and grappling. Now practiced worldwide and an Olympic sport.
柔道を習っています。
I'm learning judo.
柔道の試合を見ました。
I watched a judo match.
柔道は日本で生まれた武道です。
Judo is a martial art born in Japan.
柔道 literally means 'the gentle way' (柔 = soft/gentle, 道 = way).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 柔道をする/やる: to do judo
- 柔道を習う: to learn judo
- 柔道着: judo uniform
- 柔道選手: judo athlete
- 黒帯: black belt
OTHER MARTIAL ARTS:
- 剣道: kendo (sword fighting)
- 空手: karate
- 合気道: aikido
- 相撲: sumo
Judo was founded by 嘉納治五郎 in 1882 and became an Olympic sport in 1964.