kano
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈkɑnoʊ// kano
n. a person who is very good at something, especially someone who is a master of a martial art like judo or karate.
n. a title of respect for a master or high-ranking practitioner in Japanese martial arts. Often used as a suffix after a surname to acknowledge expertise or authority.
The kano showed the students the correct way to move.
After decades of practice, he was finally recognized as a kano by the international martial arts federation.
The philosophical teachings of the kano emphasize that physical mastery is secondary to the development of a disciplined and ethical character.
Usage
Often capitalized when used as a formal title before or after a name.