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martial arts, combat sports, fighting sports
Sports involving physical combat between two opponents.
格闘技を習う。
To learn martial arts.
格闘技の試合を観る。
To watch a martial arts match.
彼は様々な格闘技の経験がある。
He has experience in various martial arts.
格闘技 is a general term for all combat sports and martial arts.
WORD FORMATION:
- 格闘 (fighting, grappling) + 技 (technique, art)
TYPES OF 格闘技:
- 柔道: judo
- 空手: karate
- 剣道: kendo
- 相撲: sumo wrestling
- 総合格闘技: mixed martial arts (MMA)
- ボクシング: boxing
- キックボクシング: kickboxing
RELATED WORDS:
- 武道: martial arts (traditional Japanese)
- 武術: martial arts (techniques)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 格闘技の選手: martial arts athlete
- 格闘技の大会: martial arts tournament