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Noun — A Japanese term for a school or style of a particular discipline, most often used for martial arts.

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Etymology

From Japanese 流 (ryū), an affix denoting a school or style, especially of a martial art.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ryu” mean?

The word “ryu” means a Japanese term for a school or style of a particular discipline, most often used for martial arts. In plain terms, a named school or lineage of martial arts training, roughly equivalent to "style" or "tradition" in English.

How do you use “ryu” in a sentence?

Here is “ryu” used in a sentence: “He trained for a decade in a traditional aikido ryu.”

What part of speech is “ryu”?

“Ryu” is a noun.

Where does the word “ryu” come from?

The word “ryu” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 流 (ryū), an affix denoting a school or style, especially of a martial art.

Is “ryu” a common word?

“Ryu” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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