Definition of dojo
dojos
: a school for training in various arts of self-defense (such as judo or karate)
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Origin and Etymology of dojo
Japanese dōjō, from dō way, art + -jō ground
First Known Use: 1942
DOJO Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of dojo for English Language Learners
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: a school for teaching people karate, judo, etc.
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