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JLPT N2

剣道

It’s a Japanese martial art, a type of fencing. People use bamboo swords and armor to develop their skill and spirit.

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Noun

Kendo (Japanese Fencing)

A modern Japanese martial art derived from samurai swordsmanship. Participants use bamboo swords (shinai) and wear protective armor (bōgu) to strike specific targets on their opponent’s body.

Example

弟 は 毎週 土曜日 に 剣道 の 稽古 を して います 。

My younger brother practices kendo every Saturday.

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It's a Japanese martial art, a type of fencing. People use bamboo swords and armor to develop their skill and spirit.
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