budoka
budoka noun: a practitioner of budo.
Noun
budoka (plural budoka or budokas)
- A practitioner of budo.
- But while the karate men were on their best behavior, it’s interesting to note that their brother budokas in the judo world were creating an awful rumpus.1966 September, “A New Spirit of Karate?”, in Black Belt, volume V, number 6, Los Angeles, Calif.: Black Belt, Inc., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 28
- The budoka facing an opponent in a formal contest might be more inclined to employ correct body shifting, maneuvering for position; being absolutely sure before launching an attack.2002, Dave Lowry, “Ai-Uchi (Mutual Striking)”, in Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways, Boston, Mass.: Tuttle Publishing, →ISBN, page 96
Forms of budoka
| plural | budoka |
|---|---|
| plural | budokas |
| alternative form | budōka |
Origin of budoka
From Japanese 武道家(ぶどうか) (budōka).
Questions about budoka
- What does budoka mean?
- Budoka means a practitioner of budo.
- What part of speech is budoka?
- Budoka is a noun.
- What is the plural of budoka?
- The plural of budoka is budoka.
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