武道 budō Martial Arts

The Japanese word budō means "Martial Arts, Bushido, Military Arts" and is composed of the kanji 武 (read bu) meaning "martial, military, warrior, arms" and 道 (read dō) meaning "the way; teachings". The Way, or dō, refers to a way of life and so Budo may be thought of as the martial way of life.

Martial Arts (budō) is commonly written in English as "Budo". It is also used as a synonym for Bushido (bushidō).

Martial Arts (武道) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Martial Arts 武道 budō Vertical Cursive VC3B

Martial Arts (武道) in Eri's Choice style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Martial Arts 武道 budō Vertical Eri's Choice VD3B

Martial Arts (武道) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Martial Arts 武道 budō Vertical Semi-Cursive VS3C

Martial Arts 武道 budō Vertical Semi-Cursive VS3D

Martial Arts 武道 budō Vertical Semi-Cursive VS4C

Martial Arts 武道 budō Horizontal Semi-Cursive HS2A

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