Meaning & use
dojo
A hall or space where martial arts, such as judo or karate, are taught and practiced.
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Students bow before entering the dojo, a sign of respect for the practice.
He has trained at the same dojo since he was six years old.
A note on using this word
Dojo comes from Japanese and literally means 'place of the way,' reflecting the discipline's origins in spiritual training.
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