dojo

noun

do·​jo ˈdō-(ˌ)jō How to pronounce dojo (audio)
plural dojos
: a school for training in various arts of self-defense (such as judo or karate)

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These moments more than make up for the infamous dojo scene, in which an invisible Freddy offs Rick (Andras Jones). Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025 Kuina is teaching karate at her father’s dojo, Heiya is an influencer, Aguni is running the Hatter’s hat shop, and Niragi is trying to be better for his kid. Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025 At the age of 48, Ben began karate class at the dojo in Holy Name of Jesus Church in Harrisburg. Diane Shaffer, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 How Instinct Is Built In the dojo, instinct is not something you are born with. Aslak De Silva, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dojo

Word History

Etymology

Japanese dōjō, from way, art + -jō ground

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dojo was in 1942

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“Dojo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dojo. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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