dōjō

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A training facility, usually led by one or more sensei; a hall or room used for such training.

   “When his teacher moved from the area, Mr. Demura was relocated to another dojo which taught both karate and kendo.”

2. isim A room or other facility used for other activities, such as meditation or software development.
3. isim Synonym of dohyo (“the ring in which a sumo wrestling match is held”).

   “In this class of truck it’s all about torque, and the Hilux has that in spades. [...] Its traction control stamps the ground with the immovable authority of a sumo wrestler entering the dojo.”

4. isim The dojo loach, Japanese weather loach, or pond loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), a freshwater fish native to East Asia.

   “[A] comparative test on susceptibility to E1-43, 064 between the goldfish and ‘Dojo’ fish was made by dipping method. The result has shown that the ‘Dojo’ fish is 5.32 times as susceptible as the goldfish to E1-43, 064.”

5. isim Alternative spelling of dojo.

   “The ability to focus is the key, which is why martial arts dōjōs, Buddhist temples and Christian monasteries all emphasize meditation.”