柔道

• 読み: じゅうどう
• ローマ字: juudou
• 漢字の分解: 柔 (jū/yawa) — soft, flexible; 道 (dō/michi) — way, path
• 発音: /dʑɯː.doː/

意味

Judo. A Japanese martial art focused on throws and grappling techniques.

Founded by 嘉納治五郎 (Kanō Jigorō) in 1882, judo is one of Japan's most internationally recognized martial arts and has been an Olympic sport since 1964. Practiced in a 道場 (doujou, training hall) wearing a 柔道着 (juudougi, judo uniform). It is commonly taught in Japanese schools as part of physical education.

例文

1. 弟は中学校で柔道を習っています。
2. 柔道はオリンピックの競技です。
3. 柔道の試合を見に行きました。

使い方ガイド

場面: sports, martial arts, school

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Compound of 柔 (juu, soft/flexible) and 道 (dou, way/path). Literally 'the gentle way,' reflecting the principle of using an opponent's force against them.

文化的背景

時代: Meiji period

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal