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Meaning of "Shotokan" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SHOTOKAN

Japanese Shōtōkan, house of Shōtō (pseudonym of Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957), Japanese poet and martial-arts teacher).
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PRONUNCIATION OF SHOTOKAN

Shotokan  [ˈʃəʊtəʊˌkɑːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHOTOKAN

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Shotokan is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHOTOKAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Shotokan

Shotokan is a style of karate, developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi and his son Gigo Funakoshi. Gichin was born in Okinawa and is widely credited with popularizing "karate do" through a series of public demonstrations, and by promoting the development of university karate clubs, including those at Keio, Waseda, Hitotsubashi, Takushoku, Chuo, Gakushuin, and Hosei. Funakoshi had many students at the university clubs and outside dojos, who continued to teach karate after his death in 1957. However, internal disagreements led to the creation of different organizations—including an initial split between the Japan Karate Association and the Shotokai, followed by many others—so that today there is no single "Shotokan school", although they all bear Funakoshi's influence. As the most widely practiced style, Shotokan is considered a traditional and influential form of karate do.

Definition of Shotokan in the English dictionary

The definition of Shotokan in the dictionary is a popular system of karate based on the principles of Bushido and Zen.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHOTOKAN


Akan
ˈɑːkɑːn
balmacaan
ˌbælməˈkɑːn
barchan
bɑːˈkɑːn
barchane
bɑːˈkɑːn
barkan
bɑːˈkɑːn
barkhan
bɑːˈkɑːn
carn
kɑːn
Kahn
kɑːn
khan
kɑːn
lucarne
luːˈkɑːn
McCahon
məˈkɑːn
Sandakan
sɑːnˈdɑːkɑːn

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHOTOKAN

Abakan
achkan
Alaskan
Arawakan
Athabaskan
Athapaskan
Balkan
Durkan
ikan
Jafaikan
Kamchatkan
Leninakan
Millikan
molluskan
Nebraskan
pekan
reckan
ryokan
Sri Lankan
Tanganyikan

Synonyms and antonyms of Shotokan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Shotokan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHOTOKAN

Find out the translation of Shotokan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Shotokan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Shotokan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

松涛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Shotokan
570 millions of speakers

English

Shotokan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शोटोकन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شوتوكان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Шотокан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Shotokan
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Shotokan
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Shotokan
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shotokan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Shotokan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

松濤館
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Shotokan
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shotokan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Shotokan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஷாடோகான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शोटोकन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Shotokan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Shotokan
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Shotokan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Шотокан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Shotokan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Shotokan
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Shotokan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Shotokan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Shotokan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Shotokan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHOTOKAN»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHOTOKAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Shotokan

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHOTOKAN»

Discover the use of Shotokan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Shotokan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Shotokan Karate Kata
The Master Kata described in this work belong to the advanced part of the repertoire and carry on from the 17 basic and advanced Kata introduced in Volume 1. This then completes the list of all the Shotokan Karate Kata.
Joachim Grupp, 2003
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Shotokan Karate:
This standard work offers assistance to all Shotokan Karateka, whether they are beginners or advanced students, pupils or coaches. It contains over 500 photos.
Joachim Grupp, 2009
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Tsuku Kihon: Advanced Fighting Techniques of Shotokan Karate
This book is a result of that effort. This 2nd Edition also has beautiful original artwork by Nobu Kaji and Egil Thomson.
Luis Bernardo Mercado, 2012
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Shotokan Karate 10th Kyu - 6th Kyu
The first of two books, it contains the complete syllabus required to take the student from absolute beginner to Green belt.
Sensei K. Enoeda, 2003
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Secrets of Shotokan Karate
Secrets of Shotokan Karate provides the reader with expert instruction and a greater understanding and appreciation of the art.
Robin L. Rielly, 2000
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Shotokan Karate: Its History and Evolution
Also in this edition: The origins and technical value of all Shotokan kata, a genealogy of traditional karate styles, Gichin Funakoshi's 20 precepts, and much more!
Randall G. Hassell, 2007
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Complete Shotokan Karate: History, Philosophy, and Practice
Martial Ans 'l wholeheartedly recommend this book for those who wish to understand Japanese karate. traditions. and culture.' —Teruyuki Okazaki, International Shotokan Karate Federation Complete Shotokan Karate is actually two books in ...
Robin Rielly, 2011
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The Advanced Shotokan Karate Bible: Black Belt and Beyond
Organized progressively by black belt degree, the book features: Kata (sequencing) and kumite (sparring) -- shown step-by-step in double-page spreads Outlines of the requirements for achieving each new level Useful progress and technique ...
Ashley P. Martin, 2008
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Shotokan Karate: Unravelling the Kata
Many of the kata performed today in Shotokan Karate were created centuries ago by the pioneering karate masters as a means of practicing and remembering the myriad of basic techniques that made up their style.
Ashley Croft, 2006
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Shotokan Mysteries 1?4Ÿ·Š??ä
WJKA Shihankai member, Sixth Dan Chief Instructor: Aikenkai Shotokan Karatedo Federation Member of the Executive Board, American Federation of Martial Arts Southampton, New York While Kousaku Yokota-shihan's new book, ...
Kousaku Yokota

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHOTOKAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Shotokan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Trophies by the dozen for Chelmsford Shotokan Karate Club
Chelmsford Shotokan Karate Club won 12 trophies at the Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB) Southern England Championship held in Reading. They won a ... «Essex Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Shotokan Karate Club instructor Jim Kirkwood praises his students …
Hamilton Shotokan Karate Club instructor Jim Kirkwood praised his students after eight passed black belt gradings and 25 passed kyu grades. He said: “I'm ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jun 15»
3
All aboard for karate at the Japanese Shotokan club
BRISTOL Karate No Michi ('Way of Karate'), a non-profit Japanese Shotokan Karate club, is hoping to go from strength to strength. Shotokan is the most widely ... «Bristol Post, Jun 15»
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Karate: The Sonkei Shotokan Karate Club at the EKC National …
The The Sonkei Shotokan Karate Club, based in Heworth recently took part in the first EKC National Championships at the Ponds Forge International Sports ... «ChronicleLive, May 15»
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Gradings success for Shotokan Karate Ryu
SEVEN students from the Shotokan Karate Ryu (SKR) gathered at the St John's Dojo in Stansted Mountfitchet to attempt their black belt 1st dan and one student ... «Herts and Essex Observer, May 15»
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Ichiban Shotokan Karate Club stalwarts are given awards
KARATE: Two senior members of Ichiban Shotokan Karate Club, from Crawley, recently received long-standing membership awards from the Karate Union of ... «Crawley News, May 15»
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Chelmsford Shotokan Karate Club medal winners at British National …
On Saturday the 2nd May, members from Chelmsford Shotokan Karate Club travelled to the City of Birmingham for the Karate Union of Great Britain's (KUGB) ... «Essex Chronicle, May 15»
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Medal haul for Eastern Shotokan Karate Association in Southend
Sprowston-based martial arts club Eastern Shotokan Karate Association (ESKA) at the sixth annual Traditional Shotokan Karate UK (TSKUK) Open ... «Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, Apr 15»
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Tsutahashi Shotokan Karate Club (Ivybridge): Report
IVYBRIDGE'S Tsutahashi Shotokan Karate Club proudly welcomed special guest instructors sensei Holly Sterling (4th Dan) and John Bruce (5th Dan) to their ... «Plymouth Herald, Apr 15»
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Hamilton's Shotokan Karate Club take an impressive haul of medals …
Hamilton Shotokan Karate Club took an impressive haul of medals from an inter-club competition last month. Delighted coach Jim Kirkwood was full of praise for ... «Scottish Daily Record, Apr 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Shotokan [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/shotokan>. May 2024 ».
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