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judo

/ˈdʒuː.doʊ/ Japanese Origin Martial Arts

Original Word

柔道

Kanji (jūdō)

Entered English

Late 19th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "judo"

From Japanese 'jūdō' (柔道), literally 'gentle way'. Created by Jigoro Kano in 1882 as a modern martial art and Olympic sport. Became an official Olympic event in 1964.

Example Usage

"She won a gold medal in judo at the Olympics."

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