judo

noun/ˈdʒuːdoʊ/

Frequency rank: #10,089 most common English word

Meaning

A Japanese martial art using throws and holds to defeat an opponent, developed from jujitsu.

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Example sentence

She has practiced judo for ten years and recently earned her black belt.

Synonyms & related words

  • wrestling
  • grappling

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