kendo
English
noun
Definitions
- A Japanese martial art using "swords" of split bamboo.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 剣道 (en, l) derived from Middle Chinese 劍 (sword).
Origin
Middle Chinese
劍
Gloss
sword
Concept
Semantic Field
Warfare and hunting
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
刀, 剣