剣道
kendō
Common
N3
noun
Translations
1.
kendo
2.
Japanese fencing
Notes
Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art, which descended from swordsmanship (kenjutsu) and uses bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armor (bōgu). It is widely practiced in Japan and has a rich cultural heritage.
Examples
彼は剣道を習っています。
Kare wa kendō o naratteimasu.
He is learning kendo.
剣道の試合を見に行きました。
Kendō no shiai o mi ni ikimashita.
I went to watch a kendo match.
剣道は日本の伝統的な武道です。
Kendō wa Nihon no dentōteki na budō desu.
Kendo is a traditional Japanese martial art.