noun

dojo

DOHD-zhoh

Dojo (noun) means a hall or room used for practicing martial arts, usually under an instructor. Example: “She trains at the local dojo three evenings a week.”

noun

A hall or room used for practicing martial arts, usually under an instructor.

"She trains at the local dojo three evenings a week."

How to use dojo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA martial-arts training hall.

Common pairings

train at the dojo a karate dojo

Word forms

dojos plural, dojo plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese dōjō, literally "place of the way."

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for dojo

mojo jojo Tojo Hojo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dojo” mean?

The word “dojo” means a hall or room used for practicing martial arts, usually under an instructor. In plain terms, a martial-arts training hall.

How do you pronounce “dojo”?

“Dojo” is pronounced DOHD-zhoh (/ˈdoʊˌd͡ʒoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dojo” in a sentence?

Here is “dojo” used in a sentence: “She trains at the local dojo three evenings a week.”

What part of speech is “dojo”?

“Dojo” is a noun.

Where does the word “dojo” come from?

The word “dojo” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese dōjō, literally "place of the way.".

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