Word
kano
Phoneticskano
/ˈkɑnoʊ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The kano showed the students the correct way to move.”
contextual
“After decades of practice, he was finally recognized as a kano by the international martial arts federation.”
complex
“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.