Meaning

Primary

Kendo

Alternatives

Japanese Fencing, Way Of The Sword

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The path of the sword is known as kendo. You could also say Japanese fencing.

Reading

けんどう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

コウイチには大きな目標がある。剣道で世界一になりたいんだ。

Koichi has high aspirations. He wants to be the best in the world at kendo.

Kanji Composition