Did you know that 'judo' is actually Japanese?

'Judo' is a word borrowed from Japanese 'judo'. The word entered the English language some time around 1889.

judo [noun] [1889]

A sport developed from jujitsu that emphasizes the use of quick movement and leverage to throw an opponent

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Etymology: Japanese 'jūdō' from 'jū' weakness, gentleness + 'dō' art

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