Word
dojo
Phoneticsdo·jo
Definition
n. a place where people go to practice a martial art like karate or judo. It is also the name of the building where these lessons happen.
n. a place of practice or training for a martial art. When used as a proper noun, it refers to the specific building or facility.
Examples
“He practices karate at the local dojo every Saturday morning.”
“The new dojo opened last month and already has over fifty students enrolled in its beginner's class.”
“While the physical space of the dojo is essential for discipline, the true essence of the practice lies in the community and the shared pursuit of mastery.”
Examples
simple
“He practices karate at the local dojo every Saturday morning.”
contextual
“The new dojo opened last month and already has over fifty students enrolled in its beginner's class.”
complex
“While the physical space of the dojo is essential for discipline, the true essence of the practice lies in the community and the shared pursuit of mastery.”
Real-World Examples
“Editor's Note: This lecture was first delivered by Sensei at the Goju Karate dojo in New York City on 31 July 2024.” Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 道場 (dōjō, literally “place of the ways”). Doublet of dojang.
Borrowed from Japanese 泥鰌 (dojō, “pond loach”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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