Dojo

Quick meaning: Dojo is a noun meaning (martial arts) A training facility, usually led by one or more sensei; a hall or room used for such training.

Meaning

(martial arts) A training facility, usually led by one or more sensei; a hall or room used for such training.

More Meanings

1. (by extension) A room or other facility used for other activities, such as meditation or software development.
2. (sumo) Synonym of dohyo (“the ring in which a sumo wrestling match is held”).
3. The dojo loach, Japanese weather loach, or pond loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), a freshwater fish native to East Asia.

Example Sentences

When his teacher moved from the area, Mr. Demura was relocated to another dojo which taught both karate and kendo.

Most dojo, unless they maintain a group coverage for their students, will require you to sign a waiver before you begin attending class.

The first thing the students had to do when they entered the dojo was to rei (bow) to the floor. This showed respect for the dojo, treating it with humbleness.

In this class of truck it’s all about torque, and the Hilux has that in spades. [...] Its traction control stamps the ground with the immovable authority of a sumo wrestler entering the dojo.

Word Forms

• dojos

Synonyms for dojo

Depending on context, synonyms include dohyo.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dojocho, dancehall, dancery, dart, dungeon, dogi.

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