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."