けんどう

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

彼はけんどうを習っています。

Kare wa kendō o naratteimasu.

He is learning kendo.

けんどう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.

けんどう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.