kendoist

[ken-doh]

noun

a Japanese form of fencing using bamboo staves, with the contestants wearing head guards and protective garments.

Origin:
1920–25; < Japanese kendō < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese jiàn sword + dào way; compare bushido, judo, Tao

Related forms

ken·do·ist, noun

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Kendoist is always a great word to know.

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