judo
[ joo-doh ]
noun
adjective
of or relating to this fighting method or sport.
Origin of judo
11885–90; <Japanese jūdō<Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese róu soft + dào way
Other words from judo
- ju·do·ist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for judo
judo
/ (ˈdʒuːdəʊ) /
noun
the modern sport derived from jujitsu, in which the object is to throw, hold to the ground, or otherwise force an opponent to submit, using the minimum of physical effort
(as modifier): a judo throw
Origin of judo
1Japanese, from jū gentleness + dō way
Derived forms of judo
- judoist, noun
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