彼は剣道の試合で鋭い構えを見せた。
He showed a sharp stance in the Kendo match.
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I was in the kendo club in high school.
剣道の試合で、相手との間合いを詰める。
In a kendo match, one closes the distance with their opponent.
彼は剣道の試合で胴を決めた。
He scored a 'do' in the kendo match.
剣道で鋭い突きを決めて一本取った。
I landed a sharp thrust in Kendo and won a point.
彼は剣道の試合のために、新しい防具を買った。
He bought new protective gear for the kendo match.
彼は剣道の達人として知られている。
He is known as a master of Kendo.
剣道の試合で、彼は見事なめんどうを決めた。
In the kendo match, he executed a brilliant *mendō* strike.
剣道の練習で胴当てを着ける
I put on body armor for kendo practice.
剣道では身心一如の精神が重んじられる。
In Kendo, the spirit of unity of body and mind is valued.
Usage Notes
Refers specifically to the modern Japanese martial art using bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armor.
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