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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJudo
/ˈdʒuː.doʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A modern martial art and Olympic sport that focuses on throws and grappling techniques.
"He practices judo every Saturday at the local dojo." - 2
A system of self-defense that emphasizes skill and technique over brute strength.
"Judo teaches practitioners how to defend themselves effectively against larger opponents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'judo' originates from the Japanese words 'ju' meaning 'gentle' and 'do' meaning 'way' or 'path'. It was developed in the late 19th century by Jigoro Kano as a modern martial art that emphasizes using an opponent's force against them.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Judo" is said worldwide
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judo
Transliteration: judo
"Il pratique le judo depuis cinq ans."
Judo
Transliteration: Judo
"Er trainiert Judo seit seiner Kindheit."
judo
Transliteration: judo
"Pratica judo da molti anni."
judo
Transliteration: judo
"Él entrena judo todos los días."
judo
Transliteration: judo
"Ela pratica judo desde a infância."
जूडो
Transliteration: jūḍo
"वह जूडो में बहुत अच्छा है।"
柔道
Transliteration: róudào
"他从小就练习柔道。"
유도
Transliteration: yudo
"그는 유도를 10년 동안 배웠다."
柔道
Transliteration: jūdō
"彼は柔道を習っています。"
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