Meaning

Primary

Martial Arts

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you take the road of the military you're going to have to fight a lot. Back in the day, this involved learning martial arts to fight with. Remember, just wax off.

Reading

ぶどう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

武道の経験が無い日本人はたくさんいます。

There are many Japanese people who don’t have any experience in martial arts.

武道でコウイチと肩をならべる者はいません。

Koichi has no equal in martial arts.

五十肩で武道が続けられなくなりました。

I’ve become unable to keep up martial arts because of a frozen shoulder.

Kanji Composition