dojo

noun

1. 1

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

   I was to be there [Helsinki, Finland] for over two weeks; and because a hotel room affords a rather awkward place of practice, I went looking for a dojo. Finally after hearing rumors of dojos from various citizens I turned to the equivalent of Helsinki's Yellow Pages. There I found listed, under Meido-Kan, the name of one Kare K. Käyhkö.

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

   Most dojo, unless they maintain a group coverage for their students, will require you to sign a waiver before you begin attending class.

   The first thing the students had to do when they entered the dojo was to rei (bow) to the floor. This showed respect for the dojo, treating it with humbleness.

2. 2

   A room or other facility used for other activities, such as meditation or software development.

3. 3

   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.

   Most stables are off-limits but Hakkaku's allows paying guests accompanied by a guide to watch a morning training session. Because sumo competitions are held just six times a year, it's a great way for visitors to experience this uniquely Japanese phenomenon. [...] Guests silently shuffle into the small dojo to sit or kneel just feet from where the enormous fighters are practising.

noun

1. 1

   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.

   All of us kids used to swim in the stream and fish for dojo, funa, and goby.

Forms

plural

dojos