🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

무도

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Mudo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Budō/buːˈdoʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"무도는 신체 기술과 정신 훈련을 강조하는 일본의 무술입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A Japanese martial art that emphasizes both physical skill and mental discipline.

    "Practicing budō can lead to improved focus and self-discipline."
  2. 2

    The collective term for various traditional Japanese martial arts.

    "Many practitioners of budō participate in competitions to showcase their skills."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'budō' originates from Japanese, combining 'bu' (武), meaning 'warrior' or 'military', and 'dō' (道), meaning 'way' or 'path'. It reflects the historical evolution of martial arts in Japan, emphasizing not just combat skills but also philosophical and ethical training.

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