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VocabJLPT N2

martial arts

Noun

Definitions

1. martial arts
2. military arts
3. wushu (Chinese martial art)

This noun refers to traditional martial arts or combat techniques, often associated with Japanese or East Asian fighting disciplines. It encompasses a variety of physical combat skills and is used when discussing traditional fighting systems as opposed to modern sports.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hmm, I still can't quite work up the nerve to go to martial arts practice.

Sentence 2

In the park that morning, my grandfather quietly showed me some martial arts forms.

Sentence 3

How does he know so much about the history of martial arts?

Sentence 4

She said, "The etiquette I learned through martial arts has really come in handy."

Sentence 5

"Martial arts sounds painful, doesn't it?" my friend said with a laugh.