dojo
1. A training hall or gymnasium where martial arts are practiced and taught
She trains at the dojo three times a week to improve her karate skills.
Ela treina no dojo três vezes por semana para melhorar suas habilidades de caratê.
2. A place of practice and discipline in Japanese martial arts traditions
The dojo is a sacred space where students learn respect and discipline.
O dojo é um espaço sagrado onde os alunos aprendem respeito e disciplina.
3. Metaphorically, any place or context where learning and skill development occur
The startup became a dojo for young entrepreneurs wanting to learn business.
A startup tornou-se um dojo para jovens empresários que querem aprender sobre negócios.
The term 'dojo' is a Japanese loanword widely adopted in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's particularly associated with karate, judo, and other martial arts communities. The word carries connotations of discipline, respect, and traditional training methods. It's commonly used without translation in martial arts contexts across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
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