kendo
[ ken-doh ]
/ ˈkɛn doʊ /
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noun
a Japanese form of fencing using bamboo staves, with the contestants wearing head guards and protective garments.
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kendo
/ (ˈkɛndəʊ) /
noun
the Japanese art of fencing with pliable bamboo staves or, sometimes, real swords: strict conventions are observed
Word Origin for kendo
from Japanese
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