noun

kendo

Kendo (noun) means a Japanese martial art in which practitioners fight with bamboo swords while wearing protective armor. Example: “She has practiced kendo since she was eight years old.”

noun

A Japanese martial art in which practitioners fight with bamboo swords while wearing protective armor.

"She has practiced kendo since she was eight years old."

"The kendo club meets twice a week at the dojo."

How to use kendo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Japanese sword-fighting martial art using bamboo swords and armor.

Common pairings

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Etymology

From Japanese kendō, literally "the way of the sword", combining characters for "sword" and "way" or "path".

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for kendo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kendo” mean?

The word “kendo” means a Japanese martial art in which practitioners fight with bamboo swords while wearing protective armor. In plain terms, a Japanese sword-fighting martial art using bamboo swords and armor.

How do you use “kendo” in a sentence?

Here is “kendo” used in a sentence: “She has practiced kendo since she was eight years old.”

What part of speech is “kendo”?

“Kendo” is a noun.

Where does the word “kendo” come from?

The word “kendo” comes from Japanese. From Japanese kendō, literally "the way of the sword", combining characters for "sword" and "way" or "path".

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