dojo
/ˈdoʊ.dʒoʊ/
Japanese Origin
Martial Arts
Original Word
道場
Kanji (dōjō)
Entered English
20th century
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "dojo"
From Japanese 'dōjō' (道場), literally 'place of the way'. Originally a meditation hall in Buddhist temples, now primarily means a training hall for martial arts.
Example Usage
"Students bow before entering the dojo as a sign of respect."